International Organization for Migration
Position Title : Programme Officer
Duty Station : Yangon, Myanmar
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 : 14 June 2022
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:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been present in Myanmar since 2005 and is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees, Internally Displaced People (IDP), victims of trafficking, stranded migrants, and other vulnerable migrants.
As a result of the multifaceted crises faced in Myanmar in 2021, emergency and humanitarian needs have been increasing across the country. IOM is therefore expanding its emergency response activities across the country, including Cash-Based Interventions (CBI), Non-Food Items (NFIs) and food distributions, protection and health. In addition, there has been an identified need for better data on mobility, populations and needs to support the humanitarian response. As such, IOM is aiming to support this effort as part of its humanitarian response programming in the country.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officer will manage, implement and support emergency and post-crisis programming activities in IOM Myanmar, including contributing to its expansion. The successful candidate will have oversight of the interventions in geographic priority areas such as the North West and South East.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage, contribute to the development of, and coordinate the implementation of projects and interventions relating to cash-based interventions, shelter, NFI distributions, livelihoods, protection and emergency health programming.
2. In line with the priorities set out in the Humanitarian Response Plan 2022 and relevant United Nations (UN) and IOM framework documents, provide substantive support for the further development and management of IOM’s emergency and post-crisis response programme in Myanmar, with particular focus on implementation of IOM’s information management (IM) programmes and a harmonized approach in line with the humanitarian response planning for Myanmar.
3. Liaise with teams across units of the Country Office (CO) including technical focal points, as well as thematic experts in Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) and Headquarters (HQ), to support the technical oversight and strengthening of IOM’s emergency response work in Myanmar, and encourage convergence between all programmes and projects to advance efficiency and effectiveness of the response.
4. Represent IOM in meetings with key humanitarian partners and stakeholders, including interagency working groups and humanitarian clusters, on assessments/ information management, and any other relevant inter-agency forums, to check if IOM is feeding into inter-agency initiatives, reporting requirements and strategic humanitarian planning.
5. Participate in donor meetings as necessary to facilitate further development of the programme, and support coordination with stakeholders at national level, to ensure effective and timely implementation of the programme activities.
6. Responsible for the development of needs assessments, cash feasibility assessments, post distribution monitoring and project evaluation tools for effective project design, implementation and completion.
7. Prepare periodic humanitarian situation reports for external sharing. Ensure effective beneficiary and response tracking to feed into situational reports and reporting.
8. Participate in resource mobilization efforts in close coordination with CoM and the Senior Programme Coordinator by preparing project concept notes and proposals, and providing substantive inputs to relevant UN frameworks.
9. Prepare talking points, briefs and key messages as required and upon request from CO’s senior management.
10. Prepare and present reports, briefs, updates, presentations and overviews which outline emergency and post-crisis programme activities, progress, achievements and response.
11. Provide technical and operational guidance to partner organisations and field staff, including the development of training materials, guidelines and project monitoring and set-up.
12. Consolidate and document approaches to programming, including lessons learned that can be applied in the implementation of upcoming activities.
13. Identify how coordination mechanisms at the field/sub national level can be better linked to the national level and made more efficient and flexible to address the evolving nature of the response.
14. Ensure close coordination and hold regular meetings with IOM Thailand and ROAP for coordination, information sharing and identification of areas of collaboration.
15. In close collaboration with the Resource Management Officer, Senior Programme Coordinator and Programme Managers, monitor budget expenditure for emergency response programming against work plans and donor agreements.
16. Participate in recruitment processes and supervise relevant staff involved in emergency and post-crisis response work. Support the design and implementation of continued, targeted staff training among pertinent operational and service units to facilitate continuity of high levels of general awareness and specialised knowledge/skills among all staff.
17. Undertake duty travel and field evaluation and needs assessment visits to other parts of the country, where possible.
18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, 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
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in management of emergency responses, preferably with IOM;
• Operational and field experience in humanitarian assistance and IOM relevant areas of work;
• Experience of working with the humanitarian inter-agency coordination systems;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institutions and NGOs.
Skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to process and synthesise information quickly to produce written reports, briefs, documents and presentations.
• Good organization skills, analytical and creative thinking;
• Technical skills in areas of humanitarian programming – including cash, food, livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, protection are desirable;
• Management and strategic thinking.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Fluency in Myanmar
Language is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
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 14 June 2022 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 01.06.2022 to 14.06.2022
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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