Afghanistan: Project Development Officer
Position Title : Project Development 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 : 23 August 2016
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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, in coordination with the Senior Resource Management Officer (SRMO) in Afghanistan, relevant Project Managers and relevant units at the Regional Office for Asia and Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, the successful candidate will undertake activities and tasks in project development, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and donor liaison as part of the Mission’s efforts to strengthen the programme support functions, raise funds in order to continue and expand projects and sectors.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design and development of new projects in line with donor and government priorities and in close coordination with Senior Programme Officer, SRMO and relevant Project Managers.
Prepare and ensure timely and quality preparation and submission of all project reports according to requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders.
Provide support and coordinate with Programme Managers and Information Management
Unit (IMU) on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities in order to generate data and material
for programme activities’ evaluation, reporting and assist in developing new M&E tools as required.
Assist in developing and maintaining relations with governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, UN Funds, Programmes and Agencies and donors.
Assist in identifying IOM-relevant project opportunities based on national and regional needs and donor priorities.
Prepare, coordinate and follow up on narrative reports, communications internally and externally for relevant IOM Afghanistan, IOM Headquarters (HQs), ROAP staff and Donors.
Act as focal point for IOM for inter-agency coordination mechanisms, as required (UN Development Assistance Framework, UN Country Team (UNCT)) Monitoring and Evaluation working group and so on.
Assist the Senior Programme Officer and Chief of Mission in carrying out initiatives to promote IOM’s image and to increase the level of IOM activities in the country/ region.
Review and edit reports and documents prepared by various Mission units for internal and external distribution.
Undertake duty travel relating to project assessments and monitoring as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies 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 project development of humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;
• Familiarity with IOM project cycle management and the IOM Project Development and
Implementation Handbook;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in Afghanistan, the sub-region and related issues;
• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Dari or Pashto is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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