Project Manager at International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Project Manager (Migration and Development)

Duty Station : Brussels, Belgium

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 June 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The European Union has awarded the “Guidelines on Mainstreaming Migration into International Cooperation and Development Policy” project to IOM with the aim of contributing to effective mainstreaming of migration into international cooperation and development. The project will produce and pilot guidelines for the use of the EU, other donors and partner countries from the perspective of mainstreaming migration into development aid and donor cooperation and coordination. Accompanying capacity building measures are foreseen in up to three pilot countries targeted by EU development aid.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Regional Labour Migration and Human Development Specialist and the technical supervision of the Head of Migration & Sustainable Development Unit in HQ; and, in close coordination with the EU/Regional Programme Development Officer in the Regional Office for the EEA, EU and NATO (RO Brussels), the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of and technical expertise within the project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement and monitor administrative and operational activities of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.
2. Oversee project staff and focal points to ensure prompt and high-quality delivery and piloting of the Guidelines and related capacity building activities.
3. Identify, contract and monitor external experts for the development of the Guidelines and related capacity building activities.
4. Provide thematic guidance, planning, technical and operational advice on migration and development and related EU development policy and funding processes to IOM Country Offices in the pilot countries.
5. Prepare or ensure timely preparation and submissions of all project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required.
6. Prepare regular project updates, summaries, visibility materials and other relevant project materials.
7. Stay abreast of policies, international standards and best practices relating to migration and development and EU development cooperation.
8. Provide in-house advice on migration mainstreaming and migration and development and liaise with other thematic resource persons within IOM to embed the project within the existing institutional resource materials and lessons learned from ongoing IOM programmes.
9. Coordinate, organize and represent IOM in meetings, workshops and seminars.
10. Undertake duty travel, including travel to provide technical assistance to and monitor progress in the project pilot countries as well to ensure project visibility.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Political or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development and management in distinct countries or regions;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area of migration and development;

• Experience in the design and facilitation of capacity building activities and products as well as provide training, curriculum development for government officials and/or other audiences on migration and development;

• Experience in liaising with national, regional and international institutions is a requirement;

• Experience in liaising with EU institutions is as an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge or experience of migration mainstreaming is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.