OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES Estimated Start Date : : : : : Project Officer Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo Official, Grade P2 Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension As soon as possible Closing Date : December 01, 2014 Reference Code : VN2014/122(O)-INT Position Title Duty Station Classification Type of Appointment 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. IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Context: Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all project activities in the sub-office of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Page 1 / 4 The Project Officer will contribute to the stabilization of the Mambasa Epulu, Niania axis through the restoration of State authority, the promotion of democratic dialogue and economic recovery. Core Functions / Responsibilities: 1. Plan, coordinate and implement project activities in a timely manner and within the confines of the budget. 2. Supervise the work of project staff members. 3. Ensure that project activities are progressing well and immediately notify Chief of Mission and relevant staff of any delays or problems. 4. Oversee and coordinate timely submission of reporting, including ad hoc, monthly, interim, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports. Meet the Mission’s and the donor’s reporting requirements by providing specific data, analysis, and financial reports. 5. Establish a good working relationship with beneficiaries, government officials, implementing partners, the humanitarian community and other relevant stakeholders. 6. Liaise and act as Focal-point with relevant interlocutors in order to ensure efficient programme implementation, thus facilitating information exchange and project cooperation, as well as promoting IOM-implemented initiatives. 7. Drive the development of reports, presentations, talking points, and briefings on project activities. 8. Represent IOM and participate in meetings and working groups with local, national and international partners in order to ensure proper project implementation. 9. Represent IOM and participate in conferences, workshops, trainings and seminars, and make presentations on assigned topics and activities. 10. Perform assessment and/or evaluation missions in the field. 11. Ensure the timely recruitment of staff and preparation of budgets for the projects under his/her responsibility. Closely monitor staff performance and progress and ensure mainstreaming of gender according to IOM procedures and regulations. 12. Contribute to project development efforts for the continuation of existing projects as well as new projects in the related field. 13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Required Competencies Behavioural     Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; Page 2 / 4       Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; Displays mastery of subject matter; Contributes to a collegial team environment; Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. Technical   Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context; Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context. Required Qualifications and Experience Education   Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations, 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 working in project management in a complex environment or post conflict, reconstruction programme; Experience in migration issues, project design, management and project implementation; Experience in liaising with donors, governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and non-governmental organizations; Experience in preparing project narrative, financial reports, statements/projections; formulation of results matrixes, logical frameworks and work plans. Languages Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Swahili is an advantage. How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by December 01, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html Page 3 / 4 In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system. Posting period: From 17.11.2014 to 01.12.2014 Requisition: VN 2014/122 (O) - Project Officer (P2) - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (54621525) Released Posting: VN 2014/122 (O) - Project Officer (P2) - Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (54621526) Released Page 4 / 4