CFCV 2015 01 (O) - Programme Manager (UG)

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Programme Manager
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Official, Grade UG
Special short term,
Five months with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
January 25, 2015
CFCV2015/01(O)-EXT
Only internal candidates holding SST ungraded contracts and external candidates will be
considered for this vacancy. This is a direct recruitment and the successful candidate will be
offered Special Short Term (Ungraded) contract.
This is a request for Curricula / expression of interest for the position of Programme Manager
The envisaged length of service for this position is five (5) months with possibility of extension.
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
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.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and direct
supervision of Chief of Mission (CoM) in Bangladesh, and with the technical support of relevant
thematic experts based in the Regional Office (RO) for Asia in Bangkok, the successful candidate
will be responsible for managing the coordination and capacity building components of the
programme in particular and be accountable for the general oversight and supervision of the entire
Cox’s Bazar operations. All activities will be carried out in coordination with the relevant
departments in the Mission, Headquarters, and the RO and relevant partners.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the administrative and operational activities of
Cox’s Bazar Programme in close coordination with the relevant units.
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2. Ensure timely and effective implementation of coordination and capacity building
activities with respective implementing partners, in accordance with the project
proposal and other relevant project documents.
3. Create, deploy and periodically fine-tune all programmatic activities, including database
management and procurement. Ensure coordination across all departments to achieve
the program objectives and supervise all in-country international and national staff
related to Cox’s Bazar operations.
4. Maintain a high degree of liaison and coordination with all relevant stakeholders
(members of the National and District Task Forces, development partners/donors, UN
agencies, local and international NGOs) with an interest in the implementation of the
National Strategy on UMN.
5. Oversee the preparation of - periodic donor reports on programme delivery, including
interim and final reports on budgetary expenditure and results, including from the
International NGO partners.
6. Guide the reporting/communication unit on donor updates, donor reports, newsletters,
etc. as needed.
7. Oversee all information management tools required to track service delivery and
identify gaps including reports, mapping, spreadsheets, and others as required.
8. Initiate and maintain close collaboration and continue dialogue with relevant
stakeholders such as government entities (e.g. health, environment, social welfare,
etc.), UN agencies including Health, WASH and other cluster partners, Red Crescent
networks, international NGOs to enhance programme’s effectiveness and avoid
duplication.
9. Provide programmatic supervision and guidance to project personnel/teams.
10. Identify and develop new programme/ project opportunities 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.
11. Represent the organization in any setting as determined by Chief of Mission, including
in donor briefings, visits to project sites and media presentations.
12. Monitor the budget and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Mission’s
Resource Management Officer (RMO), CoM and the RO.
13. Assist in organizing the collection, processing, analysis, and documentation of project
data including dissemination of effective practice materials. Ensure a systematic
approach in data handling in coordination with RO and HQ thematic specialists within
the framework of IOM confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
14. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues including, inter alia, gender, children,
age, and environment. Ensure that these issues are considered during the programme
response Undertake duty travel relating to project activities, as required.
15. Assume officer in charge role as required by Chief of Mission
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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Required Competencies:
Behavioural
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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;
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
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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;
Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at
appropriate level;
Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Business or
Public Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight
years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
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Experience in the areas of migration management, humanitarian service delivery and
information management
Demonstrated experience in development, implementation, analysis and evaluation of
coordination and information Management activities
Demonstrated experience in programme management including budget planning and
monitoring
Demonstrated supervisory experience in staff management.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by January 25, 2015 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 14.01.2015 to 25.01.2015
Requisition: CFCV 2015/01 (O) – Programme Manager (UG) – Dhaka, Bangladesh (54632753) Released
Posting: CFCV 2015/01 (O) - Programme Manager (UG) – Dhaka, Bangladesh (54632756) Released
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