Position Title : Project Officer (Labour Migration)
Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique
Classification: Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: March 12, 2014
Reference Code: VN2014/10(O)-INT
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, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project activities under the European Union (EU) funded 'Voices from the Underground: Improving the Protection and Advocacy Capacity of Migrant Mine Workers and their Families in Southern Africa'.
The Project Officer (Labour Migration) will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the project and providing technical and administrative support to the project partners. S/he will work in close collaboration with other members of the project team in Mozambique and South Africa.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the timely start-up of the European Union Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) project. This includes finalizing logistical and administrative arrangements for the project in coordination with project partners in Mozambique and South Africa, and ensuring that work plans and other key project management tools are finalized.
2. Finalize and manage subcontracts with technical and implementing partners in Mozambique and South Africa.
3. Ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation and identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.
4. Monitor and evaluate project activities, and as appropriate plan new features that add value to the project's overall goals.
5. Ensure timely and high-quality donor reports are submitted following endorsement by Regional Office, IOM Brussels, and Manila Administrative Centre.
6. Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project partners and stakeholders, including the Mozambican mine worker association (AMIMO), Lawyers for Human Rights, IOM South Africa, the European Union Delegation in Pretoria, relevant governmental authorities, and any other concerned agencies and working groups.
7. Represent IOM Mozambique in the relevant coordination/working groups 8. Contribute to the development of new labour migration projects in Mozambique.
9. Undertake duty travel relating to the project, including liaison with counterparts in Mozambique and South Africa, as required.
10. 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;
- plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; subject matter;
- contributes to a collegial team environment; related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- works stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
- displays mastery of incorporates gendergender participation;
- with internal and external
- delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;-
- effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
- works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/or Law or related field;
- two years of relevant professional experience (four years for candidates with first level university degree) in project development and implementation;
- knowledge of social and development issues as well as general migration-related issues;
- good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures;
- proven expertise in the area of migration management;
- experience in liaising with governmental authorities, international/national institutions and civil society organizations;
- previous experience working in an EU-funded project an advantage. Languages Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by March 12, 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 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 26.02.2014 to 12.03.2014 Requisition: VN 2014/10 (O) – Project Officer (Labour Migration) (P2) – Maputo, Mozambique (54539149) Released Posting: VN 2014/10 (O) - Project Officer (Labour Migration) (P2) – Maputo, Mozambique (54539152) Released
