Chad: Project Support Officer

Position Title : Project Support Officer

Duty Station : Goré, Chad

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 05 August 2018

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 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, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing a project in the south of the country in the border region with the Central African Republic to support productive asset rehabilitation through cash for work activities in 17 communities. The project is being implemented by a consortium of agencies with IOM taking responsibility for Cash Work Activities.

The Project Support Officer will be facilitating and supporting the logistical and procurement structure of this project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the preparation for, and implementation of, the elements of the cash for work activities and corresponding logistical/administrative requirements.

2. Participate in tracking, monitoring and profiling beneficiaries.

3. Maintain a clear and precise filing system and compile background information for the Project Manager on the status of project implementation of a) infrastructure rehabilitation projects across all communities, b) cash for work rotations as ongoing, and c) all required logistics and procurement processes.

4. Liaise with the administrative/finance/logistics team in Ndjamena to assist with project implementation.

5. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of various dynamics in the project implementation area.

6. Provide assistance in drafting regular reports on specific activities and challenges for submission to the Project Coordinator.

7. Follow up with the logistics and finance departments on outstanding payments, pending contracts, etc.

8. Support the Project Manager in engaging with local authorities where and if necessary and appropriate.

9. Participate in regular monitoring visits.

10. Assist in the organization of capacity building activities and training of staff and colleagues using IOM-adapted and approved curricula.

11. Attend and take notes at interagency coordination mechanisms as necessary.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Logistics, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or

• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in managing project implementation;

• Prior experience in IOM admin/finance procedures a prerequisite;

• Experience in field-work in a challenging environment and community-based reintegration processes necessary;

• Experience in implementing projects in fragile and post-conflict political settings;

• Strong and detailed understanding of IOM project implementation processes;

• familiarity with IOM’s coordination mechanism and endorsement procedures.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Sango 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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 August 2018 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

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 23.07.2018 to 05.08.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/177 (P) - Project Support Officer (P1) - Gore, Chad (55582957) Released

Posting: Posting NC55582966 (55582966) Released