Position Title : Programme Manager (Shelter/NFI)
Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 04 June 2020
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia;
Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational and budgetary management and technical supervision of the Shelter/NFI programme of IOM in Bangladesh. She/he will be responsible for the coordination of the frontline response, pipeline and shelter programme management, reporting and monitoring teams in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, developing and monitoring the effective implementation of IOM Bangladesh’s Shelter/NFI operations and ensure IOM’s project implementation is in line with the sector policies and strategic.
Responsible for all Shelter/NFI project spending and ensuring that all project activities are aligned to donor commitments and as per the financial regulations of IOM.
Keep updated with policies, strategies related to migration and ensure integrated shelter programming.
Responsible for new project development, as well as ensuring engagement with effected community, local government and other humanitarian and developments actors to define and pilot durable solutions for displaced populations.
Participate and represent IOM in Shelter/NFI sector forums like Operational Working Group, Technical Working Group and Strategic Advisory Group and other ad hoc meetings.
Ensure that all IOM Project proposals are aligned to Shelter/NFI cluster strategy.
Plan, supervise and coordinate implementation of all Shelter/NFI activities (including but not limited to pipeline, frontline and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Bangladesh in collaboration with relevant IOM units and field staff, to ensure effective and timely implementation in accordance with IOM and cluster standards and guidelines.
Coordinate the overall delivery of the works, taking responsibility for overall process and use of resources and initiating corrective process where necessary.
Ensure quality of deliverables and services in compliance to minimum standards where applicable.
Contribute to the integration crosscutting issue such as gender, environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the programme/project. Ensure these are properly reflected in the IOM Shelter/NFI responses.
Responsible for all Shelter/NFI programme/project reporting and providing regular input to the reporting unit for donor updates, donor reports newsletters, etc. as needed.
Coordinate with Human Resources (HR) Officer on recruitment and training. Supervise programme staff through the different phases of the programme cycle.
Coach, support and oversee the performance of the field staff assigned activities related to Shelter/NFI.
Ensure appropriate coordination with all humanitarian patterns as well as with national authorities and local structure in Bangladesh.
Undertake duty travel as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project activities.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, International relations, Conflict
Management, Human Rights Law 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
• Previous experience in international humanitarian responses, and specifically in shelter and
NFI operational and management experience is required;
• Emergency experience and previous project implementation and solid and effective management experience including project monitoring and reporting in IOM are an advantage.
Skills
• Knowledge in IOM shelter and NFI portfolio, policies and coordination architecture is an advantage;
• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office package (office, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and other commonly used software.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any local language, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Notes
1 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 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 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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 June 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 22.05.2020 to 04.06.2020
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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