Project Manager (Global Fund – Middle East Response)

Position Title: Project Manager (Global Fund – Middle East Response)

Duty Station: Sana’a, Yemen

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 23 May 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:

Within its Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM delivers and promotes comprehensive, preventive and curative health programmes which are beneficial, accessible, and equitable for migrants and mobile populations. Bridging the needs of both migrants and IOM member states, MHD, in close collaboration with partners, contributes towards the physical, mental and social well-being of migrants, enabling them and host communities to achieve social and economic development.

The Middle East Response (MER) is an initiative that will provide essential HIV, TB and malaria services to key and vulnerable populations. In June 2016, the Global Fund identified MHD IOM as the Principal Recipient for its Middle East Response Grant. The Middle East Response is a differentiated and innovative approach to ensuring that current HIV, TB and malaria grants from the Global Fund to these countries are implemented more effectively and efficiently through an implementation approach using a unified regional platform managed by IOM supported with several policy exceptions from the Global Fund mainly associated with simplification, streamlining and decreasing the time of the proposal submission and grant making processes to ensure timely and effective response in the region.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM Yemen, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Migration Health) in Yemen Country Office (CO), and the direct technical supervision of the Senior Regional Project Coordinator, Regional GF MER Project Management Unit, and with the guidance of the Director of Migration Health Division and in coordination with the Regional Migration Health Specialist, the Project Manager (GF/MER) will be responsible and accountable for managing, coordinating and monitoring the selected health assistance activities in Yemen CO, as well as resources related to the Global Fund’s MER project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.Manage the implementation of the MER project in coordination with the key health partners in Yemen and in line with the national strategic plans by:

a. Assessing and identifying the project (TB, HIV, and malaria) needs;

b. Conducting strategic planning;

c. Carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities;

d. Ensuring communications including sharing information across international and national partners in the country .

2.Provide technical advice and guidance to the regional, national and local partners and stakeholders on project activities and implementation, as well during the conducted field visits.

3.Liaise with national programs / Ministry of Health strategies related to the MER project implementation.

4.Develop and guide the strategic direction of the MER project with national governments and their ministries of health, national disease control programs (TB, HIV and malaria), and other related ministries responsible for refugees, migrants and Internal Displaced Populations within the country.

5.Explore potential entry points for expanded collaboration with health authorities and partners on Global Fund and migration related activities.

6.Design materials and ensure the delivery of training to the GF MER project staff for the implementation of the project in alignment with national programme guidelines; support and supervise the implementation of best practices.

7.Monitor and analyze the project’s’ process toward achievement of indicators, outputs and outcomes, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions for improvement, and supervise the development of evaluation protocols.

8.Prepare administrative, technical, status and other required reports; Coordinate and ensure the creation, collection and sharing of information related to GF MER project in appropriate forums.

9.Represent IOM at health and cluster meetings, and review meetings of Sub Recipients and partners / stakeholders for strategic planning, advocacy exercises and communication initiatives.

10.Support the development and maintenance of donor relations and participate in resource mobilization activities.

11.Regularly meet with the national Program Manager and the team and coordinate closely with and support sub-national managers; represent Project Management Unit in project reviews and other meetings.

12.Coordinate activities and reporting of ‘Health Coordinators at sub-national level for capacity building, programme coordination.

13.Support supervision of health facilities, providing accurate recording and reporting of project data.

14.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, 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

• Operational experience in TB, HIV, malaria, health programming in complex emergencies setting for marginalized and vulnerable populations, including conceptualization, analysis and implementation of programme; monitoring and evaluation of health programme and protocols; and/or resource mobilization;

• Prior coordination work experience with international health agencies, Government counterparts, NGOs and donors is essential; and,

• Previous working experience with the Global Fund programmes is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of structures and functions of health sector, familiarity with the Middle East contexts particularly in Yemen is an advantage;

• Familiarity with regional health sector strategies, an advantage.

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 Arabic 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

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.