Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 06 Sep 2018
Position Title : Programme Manager (IBM)
Duty Station : Dhaka, Bangladesh
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 : 06 September 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager and with the technical support from the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Senior Regional Thematic Specialist in Bangkok, Thailand the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the planning, implementation, oversight, coordination and the monitoring and evaluation of the Immigration and Border Management Programming in IOM Bangladesh. Travel in the field for implementation of the project activities will be required.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage the overall implementation of IBM programmes of IOM Bangladesh in a timely manner, being responsible for the financial, administrative and technical oversight of the project, in line with IOM's policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with Government entities and relevant stakeholders.
Supervise project team in implementing activities, including reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
Plan, coordinate and monitor the project in close coordination with the relevant colleagues in IOM office, prepare and coordinate regular project reports in a timely manner in donor formats.
Ensure adequate information management on project related activities including project awareness raising and visibility; regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Communication Unit.
In coordination with Division Head, CoM and the Senior Immigration and Border Management Specialist, identify and promote strategic and technical partnerships with relevant Government entities, private sector and civil society partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders, to strengthen IOM’s immigration and border management portfolio in Bangladesh.
Ensure information sharing between IOM Bangladesh and the Regional Office, especially with the Senior Immigration and Border Management Specialist.
Undertake duty travel relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, project management and implementation, and problem resolution as required.
Represent IOM in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, as well as other forums to ensure proper coordination, presentation and promotion of IOM activities.
Identify best practices and feasible as well as sustainable solutions to Support the Government of Bangladesh to strengthen the IT and network infrastructures of its border management information system.
Support and facilitate the development, contextualization and deliver of Data Management and other training plans, related training manuals & SOP in coordination with relevant Government counterparts for end users of all IBM systems developed.
Coordinate with IOM HQs and Regional Office and explore the feasibility of implementation in Bangladesh the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) and other IBM projects in line with IOM and donor requirements.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations 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 border management (including border management technologies), travel and identity documents, biometric applications in the migration sector, and related areas;
• Knowledge on systems analysis and design, programming using Microsoft technologies and database management for border management solutions;
• General knowledge on systems that collect and use biometric information, particularly photographs and fingerprints;
• Experience with planning and delivering end-user training, IT administrators training and undertaking information systems support;
• Knowledge of IOM project financial management procedures and tools is an advantage;
• Experience in writing training plans, manuals, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions;
• Experience providing support to national efforts in training/capacity building, law enforcement, operations, border security and/or management is desired;
• A good understanding and previous experience with MIDAS would be an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bangla 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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 06 September 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 24.08.2018 to 06.09.2018
Requisition: VN 2018/202 (P) - Programme Manager (IBM) (P3) - Dhaka, Bangladesh (55624602) Released
Posting: Posting NC55624603 (55624603) Released
