Position Title: Programme Manager
Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Classification: Official, Grade Equiv. P3
Type of Appointment: Special, nine months with possibility
of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: December 13, 2012
Reference Code: SVN 2012/95 (O) - EXT
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
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:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon,
Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica,
Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Malta,
Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria,
Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor
Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), and in close coordination with the
Regional Offices (RO) for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok and European Economic Area in
Brussels, and the relevant IOM missions included in this programme (Philippines,
Indonesia, Nepal), the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall implementation, coordination and management of a European Commission (EC)-funded
IOM Programme "Strengthening labour migration management capacities in Bangladesh,
Indonesia, Nepal and the Philippines for replication in other Colombo Process Member
States.”
Regional Offices (RO) for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok and European Economic Area in
Brussels, and the relevant IOM missions included in this programme (Philippines,
Indonesia, Nepal), the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall implementation, coordination and management of a European Commission (EC)-funded
IOM Programme "Strengthening labour migration management capacities in Bangladesh,
Indonesia, Nepal and the Philippines for replication in other Colombo Process Member
States.”
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the administrative and operational activities of
the Programme in close coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO)
and participating IOM missions.
2. Lead in mobilizing co-funding for the Programme under the guidance of the Chief of
Mission in Dhaka.
3. Ensure timely and effective implementation of the Programme activities with
respective implementing missions, in accordance with the project proposal and other
relevant project documents.
4. Prepare periodic reports for the donor on Programme delivery, including interim and
final reports to donors on budgetary expenditure and results, in coordination with RO
Bangkok and RO Brussels.
5. Maintain cooperation and dialogue with other IOM missions to facilitate a coordinated
approach to Programme implementation.
6. Provide direct technical supervision of the National programme officers assigned to
the project by each participating Mission under the Programme in IOM Dhaka.
7. Provide programmatic supervision and guidance to programme and administrative
personnel employed under this Programme in close cooperation with the involved IOM
missions.
8. Identify new programme/project possibilities consistent with expressed Government needs,
IOM’s mandate and strategy in Bangladesh; on this basis, support in the development of
proposals and follow up on submission to donors.
9. Represent IOM at meetings organized in the framework of the programme, or as part
of an IOM representation at such meetings, including in donor briefings, visits to
project sites and media presentations.
10. Undertake duty travel relating to programme activities, as required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
the Programme in close coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO)
and participating IOM missions.
2. Lead in mobilizing co-funding for the Programme under the guidance of the Chief of
Mission in Dhaka.
3. Ensure timely and effective implementation of the Programme activities with
respective implementing missions, in accordance with the project proposal and other
relevant project documents.
4. Prepare periodic reports for the donor on Programme delivery, including interim and
final reports to donors on budgetary expenditure and results, in coordination with RO
Bangkok and RO Brussels.
5. Maintain cooperation and dialogue with other IOM missions to facilitate a coordinated
approach to Programme implementation.
6. Provide direct technical supervision of the National programme officers assigned to
the project by each participating Mission under the Programme in IOM Dhaka.
7. Provide programmatic supervision and guidance to programme and administrative
personnel employed under this Programme in close cooperation with the involved IOM
missions.
8. Identify new programme/project possibilities consistent with expressed Government needs,
IOM’s mandate and strategy in Bangladesh; on this basis, support in the development of
proposals and follow up on submission to donors.
9. Represent IOM at meetings organized in the framework of the programme, or as part
of an IOM representation at such meetings, including in donor briefings, visits to
project sites and media presentations.
10. Undertake duty travel relating to programme activities, as required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all
clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)
takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work,
anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of
subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful
office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual
exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives and
concerns and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant
technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource
needs of IOM.
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all
clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)
takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work,
anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of
subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful
office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual
exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives and
concerns and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant
technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource
needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to
substantive migration issues and the work of IOM; b) effectively applies knowledge of
migration issues within organizational context; c) correctly frames migration issues within
their regional, global, and political context.
a) effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to
substantive migration issues and the work of IOM; b) effectively applies knowledge of
migration issues within organizational context; c) correctly frames migration issues within
their regional, global, and political context.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in
Economics, Law, Political/Social Sciences, Management or an equivalent combination of
training and experience; b) five years of professional international experience (or seven
years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in managing, developing and
implementing programmes related to labour migration, employment, social development or
related fields; c) experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, as
well as with international institutions; d) previous experience of working in Asia or Europe
and; e) familiarity with European Union (EU) donor procedures a definite advantage.
a) completed Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in
Economics, Law, Political/Social Sciences, Management or an equivalent combination of
training and experience; b) five years of professional international experience (or seven
years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in managing, developing and
implementing programmes related to labour migration, employment, social development or
related fields; c) experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, as
well as with international institutions; d) previous experience of working in Asia or Europe
and; e) familiarity with European Union (EU) donor procedures a definite advantage.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of local language of any of the participating
country (Bahasa Indonesia, Filipino, Nepali or Nepalese) would be an added advantage.
NOTE:
1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Thorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of local language of any of the participating
country (Bahasa Indonesia, Filipino, Nepali or Nepalese) would be an added advantage.
NOTE:
1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by December 13, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
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.
system, by December 13, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
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 29.11.2012 to 13.12.2012
From 29.11.2012 to 13.12.2012
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