Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 05 Jun 2016
Position Title : Head of Sub Office Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, 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 : 05 June 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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:
Internal candidates
Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
IOM Bangladesh is providing humanitarian assistance and facilitating access to basic services, particularly Health and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services to the Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs) currently residing in the country’s Cox’s Bazar district (bordering Myanmar), numbering anywhere from 200,000 to 500,000 individuals. To ensure that this extremely vulnerable populations basic needs are met, IOM is providing primarily healthcare, water and sanitation assistance in the district, directed at both host community and the UMNs. IOM is also assisting the local administration in Cox’s Bazar in the coordination of the humanitarian assistance to the UMN and host community case load particularly through managing International Nongovernmental Organization (INGO) service delivery (Health and WASH), supporting overall coordination of activities to identify need, track service delivery across all sectors, and analyze gaps, and ensure that all stakeholders are adequately briefed on all developments and have access to transparent information on service delivery and project plans. With the financial assistance from European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), IOM is in the process of implementing a project that would supplement IOM’s overall programme in Cox’s Bazar while reaching out to about 300,000 people in Teknaf sub district with the provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (both infrastructure & outreach).
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (Sr.PM) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the successful candidate shall be responsible for ensuring smooth and timely implementation of WASH activities.
activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Successful implement programmatic and operational activities in Cox’s Bazar. Oversee the planning and implementation of the project activities in close coordination with the relevant units / teams, with a special focus on ECHO-funded initiatives.
Create, deploy, and periodically fine-tune all programmatic activities, including database management and procurement. Ensure that all departments are smoothly coordinating together to achieve the programme objectives. Supervise all in-country Professional and General Service staff related to Cox’s Bazar operations.
Maintain appropriate controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, control cash, and prevent fraud. Strengthen internal controls by documenting and streamlining approval processes including control of accounts and of cash management. Ensure the safety and security of the staff working at the Cox’s Bazar sub-office and in the field.
Supervise and guide the staff members stationed in the sub-office and initiate staff development activities.
Maintain close collaboration and working arrangements with relevant stakeholders such as government entities, UN agencies, cluster partners, Red Crescent networks, and international NGOs to enhance the project’s effectiveness and avoid duplication.
Identify new programme / project opportunities consistent with IOM’s mandate in the country, with a strong focus on adopting ECHO’s humanitarian assistance strategies. Support the development of new proposals.
Coordinate resource mobilization efforts in developing new projects. Provide support regarding issues related to partnership agreements, including scaling up donor partnership, especially with ECHO.
Plan and initiate development of appropriate information, education and communication materials and community outreach activities.
Ensure participation of beneficiary communities in the implementation of the project.
Prepare periodic reports (including from implementing partners) for donors on programme delivery, including interim and final reports on budgetary expenditures and results.
Monitor the project budget and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Mission’s Resource Management Officer and the CoM.
Organize the collection, processing, analysis, and documentation of project data, including dissemination of effective practice materials. Ensure a systematic approach in data handling.
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues into the project.
Represent IOM in meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events as necessary.
Undertake duty travel relating to project activities, as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Health, Management 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 areas of migration management, humanitarian service delivery, and information management; • Experience in managing ECHO/EU-funded projects; • Prior experience managing a large field-level operation; • Proven track record of donor liaison and resource mobilization; • Experience in the development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of Health and WASH programmes and protocols; • Experience in programme management, including budget planning and monitoring.
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.
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 05 June 2016 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 23.05.2016 to 05.06.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/112 (P) - Head of Sub Office (P3) - Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh (54806889) Released Posting: Posting NC54806890 (54806890) Released