Bangladesh: Site Management Partnership Officer

Position Title : Site Management Partnership 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 : 15 May 2018

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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, 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 Site Management Site Development (SMSD) Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the Capacity Building Coordinator and in coordination with relevant units, particularly the Resources Management and Programme Support Units, the successful candidate will monitor grants and provide technical inputs accordingly, including in connection with partnership relations and capacity building activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and track progress of the activities of IOM’s Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) partners implementing Site Management and Site development projects in Cox’s Bazar.

2. Work closely with the Resources Management Unit and Programme Support Unit and bring to the attention of the Grants Manager non-compliance issues regarding the application of IOM standards on finance, procurement and reporting.

3. With the guidance of the Area Coordinators, track and update progress against deliverables / objectives for efficient coordination of activities between IOM Site Management and Site Development Officers and IOM implementing partners.

4. Organize capacity building for partners in site management, using approved training material, and provide technical input for the development of contextualized training modules as needed.

5. Update activities implemented by IOM in Bangladesh using the SM sectors tracking system. Generate reports following planned capacity building events, and carry out analyses on relevant impact, participants evaluations or other required feedback.

6. Under the supervision of the SMSD Programme Manager, draft project revisions, including budgets, based on changed work plans; identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations with planned activities.

7. Draft and implement a workplan for weekly site visits to IP camps.

8. Collate and provide information that is required for the development of new partnerships, proposals and reports under the leadership of the Site Management Programme Manager.

9. Draft sections of project/programme report according to IOM and donor formats as required.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration 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

• Practical experience with international organizations, in development, implementation and evaluation, and/or programme implementation and management;

• Experience in Camp Coordination and Camp Management, relocation, cash for work, Emergency Shelters (ES)/ Non-Food Items (NFIs), and project management;

• Familiarity with different project cycle steps and donor relations;

• Previous experience working in Bangladesh or Rohingya population.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bangla or any language of the Rohingya

Refugees (Rakhine State) 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 15 May 2018 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 02.05.2018 to 15.05.2018

Requisition: SVN2018/116(P)-SiteManagementPartnershipOfficer(P2)-CoxsBazar,Bangladesh

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