Project Officer (Transition and Recovery (TRD))

Position Title: Project Officer (Transition and Recovery (TRD))

Duty Station: Erbil, Iraq

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: 15 September 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.

Context:

IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction. Following the end of hostilities against ISIS, the return of millions of Iraqis is threatened by the large presence of harsh conditions in areas of return. The work of Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) within IOM Iraq is to remove the obstacles to durable solutions the displaced population, support returnees in Iraq’s conflict affected areas and lay the foundation for longer-term recovery, economic development and reconstruction in general.

Under the guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of the Transition and Recovery Division and the direct supervision of the Programme Support Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with the management and programme staff to support the implementation of project activities, including internal coordination, representation, reporting and other programme management and coordination functions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide support and assistance to programme staff for the timely start-up and implementation of the RRU’s overall monitoring, quality control, process improvement and adherence to IOM rules and principles.
2. Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the operational context for the planning and administration of individual projects, coordinate inputs and draft segments of project proposals.
3. Assist with specific aspects of project implementation and planning, including budget monitoring and spending analysis, document identify trends and propose action to facilitate timely delivery and quality of outputs.
4. Prepare internal progress implementation analysis, provide input to programme monitoring, including supporting and documenting significant decisions, problems or deviations evaluating programming aspects to identify and contribute to the prevention and mitigation of risks.
5. Assist in drafting and coordinating project reports in a timely manner, in coordination with other units and in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
6. Undertake field visits to project sites and provide ad-hoc support to field activities, fieldmonitoring and verifications, as maybe required.
7. Maintain internal liaison with other units at IOM Iraq, Regional Office in Cairo, IOM Country offices implementing similar activities to facilitate a coordinated approach to programme implementation and identify synergies.
8. Assist in the preparation and scale up of new operations as required.
9. Conduct preliminary analysis of resource utilization and resource allocation in close coordination with IOM Iraq Resource Management Officers (RMOs) and RRU programme staff.
10. Assist the Public Information Unit with the preparation of press briefing notes, presentations, talking points and any other materials related to the work of the Unit.
11. Participate in internal and external meetings as required.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations, Migration Studies, Law, 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 managing several types of community-based projects;
• Experience in project development and management, emergency and post-crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian assistance, human rights;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions; and,
• Experience in project development, management and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of UN, IOM and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) mandates and programmes in the humanitarian response, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), post-conflict environment and development.

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.

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.