Project Development Officer (Partnership and Coordination)

Position Title: Project Development Officer (Partnership and Coordination)

Duty Station: Amman, Jordan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06 October 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; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; 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 IOM is the only international inter-governmental agency with a specific mandate for migration and is dedicated to promoting humane, orderly, and regular migration for the benefit of all. In Jordan, IOM works with the Jordanian Government to assist migrants in need, promote migrants’ rights, and respond to growing migration management challenges. Present in the country since 1990, the IOM Jordan country portfolio has expanded to include programmes supporting capacity enhancement of the Jordanian Government to improve migration management and to provide assistance, protection and deliver services to migrants in need, in addition to providing direct support for the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration as a co-chair of the UN Migration Network in Jordan. As part of the regional response to the Syrian Crisis, IOM Jordan has been assisting refugees in country through wide ranging interventions including direct humanitarian assistance inside camps and in urban settings, healthcare, protection, and livelihoods assistance.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and in close coordination with relevant units in IOM HQ, Geneva and Regional Office (RO) Cairo, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the programmatic aspects in the fields of migration management and emergency response for the mission as well as assisting with liaison activities with counterparts in the government, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders In line with the RO MENA Regional Strategy 2020-2024 and the IOM Jordan Country Strategy.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with project development efforts by researching opportunities, providing technical inputs, and making recommendations that are in line with IOM Jordan’s relevant policies, stakeholder needs and donor interests and requirements.
2. Draft portions of project proposals and concept notes for new projects in close coordination with the relevant Project Managers, donor and government counterparts, public and private institutions, and project partners.
3. Compile and provide information for and facilitate the incorporation of cross-cutting themes(i.e., gender, protection, etc.) and conflict sensitivity in project concept notes and proposals in line with the new IOM Project Handbook.
4. Provide technical inputs to support the development of strategic documents for the Mission, including the Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF), Including the MENA Regional Strategy, CO Country strategy and SDGs for the period 2020-2024, as well as participating in United Nations Sustainable Development Framework efforts.
5. Conduct desk research and participate in field visits to prepare background information to support the development of new project proposals.
6. Regularly review, and when requested, draft donor reports and check that they are in compliance with donor regulations and obligations, as well as the report finalization process with the Donor Report team at the Regional Office and headquarters.
7. Compile and draft regular summaries and reports. Ensure that they are in line with donor requirements and are shared with relevant units.
8. Provide as appropriate, and coordinate inputs for information requests from Headquarters,the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government officials, partner agencies, the UN Network and implementing partners, in close coordination with project teams.
9. Assist with liaison efforts with donors, UN partners, and governmental and non- governmental stakeholders in Jordan.
10. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities. Assist in developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base, including research and mapping of funding trends.
11. Assist in publishing press releases, Public Information (PI) and Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E) reports as required.
12. Undertake duty travel relating to project assessments as required.
13. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Economic Development, Humanitarian affairs, Project Management, 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

• Experience in supporting project development and management, humanitarian andmigration-related activities, complex project implementation, budget drafting, research, report writing, liaison with governments and international agencies; and,
• Experience with project planning, scheduling and deployment of resources, and evaluation and assessment.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Strong analytical, planning and people management skills; and the ability to establish work relationships with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGOs);
• Ability to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others and to have high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,
• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English 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 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.