Bangladesh: Programme Support Officer

Position Title : Programme Support Officer

Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 December 2017

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of support and assistance for project development, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and donor relations for all of IOM programmes in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all programme implementation in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

2. Liaise between IOM finance staff and programme managers to ensure that the latter are observant of financial requirements.

3. Support the Programme Coordinator and Programme Managers in the elaboration of new project proposals and seeking funding opportunities.

4. Assess programme implementation modalities, assist in achieving maximum efficiency in programme delivery, measure and report results to senior programme staff and counterparts, and directly inform programme staff on a continual (rolling) basis.

5. Support Programme Managers in ensuring that IOM internal policies and procedures are met in regard to proposal development and submission (i.e. secure internal endorsements); ensure timely submission of project reports; and carry out other activities, as needed, to ensure compliance with existing project agreements.

6. Ensuring logical and efficient planning, deployment of monitoring staff to achieve data gathering objectives.

7. Train and supervise monitoring staff and implementing partners in preparing progress reports and consolidated progress reports.

8. Assist in the design and roll out of monitoring and evaluation tools across all IOM programmes in Cox’s Bazar, including monitoring of implementing partners.

9. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project/programme development, as required.

10. Contribute to the design and development of programmes based on solid results framework that respond to emerging trends and national and donor priorities.

11. Establish and maintain strong and regular operational level liaison with the project/programme partners, such as concerned Government of Bangladesh authorities, other concerned UN agencies and Sectors, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and fund raising.

12. Organize field visits for donor representatives, IOM visitors and Government of Bangladesh officials, as needed.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

Experience

• Field experience in the Migration, Humanitarian or Development fields, with project design, and government and donor liaison;

• Superior reporting and writing skills;

• Experience in humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the sub-region and related issues;

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 December 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 21.11.2017 to 04.12.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/214 (P) - Programme Support Officer (P2) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (55252132) Released

Posting: Posting NC55252145 (55252145) Released