Programme Support and Liaison Officer

Position Title: Programme Support and Liaison Officer

Duty Station: Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P1

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 July 2023

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.

Context:

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.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Program Support Unit Coordinator, the successful candidate will assist in providing technical support to the activities of the Program Support Unit and the coordination of the United Nations Country Team and liaison activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of concept notes and proposals by providing technical information, drafting specific elements of project proposals and reports, and checking internal coherence and alignment with national and regional strategies as well as IOM strategic frameworks.
2. Collect and compile technical information to support the IOM units/sections in the preparation and submission of periodic reports on programme delivery, including interim and final reports to donors.
3. Support the implementation of the activities of the United Nations Migration Network and the interagency Partnership Group (led by IOM) by assisting in organizing meetings and by drafting specific terms of reference, minutes and summaries of meetings, including meetings with members of the Network, governmental and non-governmental entities, and relevant stakeholders.
4. Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer and provide administrative and logistical support for the planning and implementation of the M&E activities, including collecting and analyzing M&E data, especially for the MHD unit.
5. Collect and consolidate inputs to assist with the development of programmatic responses, recommendations, and approaches, in line with the Mission’s strategy.
6. Facilitate the consideration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth, environment, people living with disabilities, and accountability to affected populations during programme development and implementation.
7. Assist with the development and regular distribution of communications products based on IOM DRC operations and results.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in supporting project development, institutional strengthening, capacity building related activities in a developing country and post-conflict context.
• Experience working in humanitarian, development, and peace nexus, complex project implementation, research, report writing, liaison with governments and international agencies, reporting, fundraising, and donor relations required.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling and deployment of resources, and evaluation and assessment.
• Knowledge of IOM’s services, IOM’s reporting format and styles.
• Excellent writing, editorial and communication skills for the drafting of texts and reports
• Experience in supporting project development, management and reporting, humanitarian and health crisis

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• And Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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.