International Organization for Migration
Position Title : Programme Support Officer
Duty Station : Kabul, Afghanistan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 07 July 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:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer in Kabul, the Programme Support Officer will be assisting the implementation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Afghanistan’s country-wide programming.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical support to the Senior Programme Coordinator and Project Managers (PM) / Unit Heads in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating IOM Afghanistan’s mission strategy and operational project activities.
2. Coordinate, support and undertake project development activities in close coordination with PMs and Senior Programme Coordinator by providing various technical inputs, drafting sections of project funding submissions/proposals and appeals, and checking internal coherence and coordination between programmes.
3. Support PMs in the drafting of periodic reports on programme delivery, including interim and final reports to donors on budgetary expenditure and results, and assisting with timely and high-quality reporting.
4. Support PMs in overseeing all information management / Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools required to track service delivery and identify gaps including reports, mapping, spreadsheets, and others as required.
5. Support in developing and maintaining close collaboration and dialogue with relevant stakeholders, such as Government entities, United Nations (UN) agencies, International Non-Governmental organizations, donors, etc. to enhance project effectiveness and avoid duplication. Provide administrative and logistical support to IOM’s coordination responsibilities within the UN-led coordination structures.
6. Support PMs in monitoring budget in coordination with Senior Programme Coordinator, and Resources Management Unit (RMU) to ensure accurate and timely implementation of all projects.
7. In coordination with relevant colleagues, organize the collection, processing, analysis, documentation of project data for reporting purposes and ensure a systematic approach in data management.
8. Assist in drafting and coordinating communications and advocacy products, such as talking points, briefs, newsletters, presentations and key messages as required.
9. Facilitate the consideration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, children, environment and accountability to affected populations during programme development and implementation.
10. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required.
11. 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 two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with a Government, UN agency civil society/NGO, or a regional or international organization in the domain of migration management, humanitarian service delivery and information management;
• Experience in the coordination, implementation, analysis and evaluation of humanitarian, development, and/or migration management programmes;
• Experience in supporting programme management, including budget planning and monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience with data management.
• Experience in project development, reporting and communication;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions, donors and with humanitarian appeals;
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national /international institutions, and donors.
Skills
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in project implementation;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Demonstrated communication skills with government partners.
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). Working knowledge of Dari or Pasto 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.
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 07 July 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 24.06.2022 to 07.07.2022
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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