Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 26 Dec 2018
Position Title : Project Coordinator Sub-Regional (Caribbean, WesternHemisphere Program)
Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 26 December 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini,
Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Capacity-Building Program Coordinator in Costa Rica, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the Western Hemisphere Program Activities in the Caribbean.
The Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program, financed by the Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) of the Department of State of the United States, seeks to advocate for the adoption by governments in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, of well-managed, regular forms of migration that concurrently reduce flows of irregular migration and vulnerabilities of migrants in transit, while countering the efforts of human traffickers and migrant smugglers.
In the Caribbean, responding to countries’ expressed interests, IOM has initiated a migration governance needs assessment of ten Caribbean countries, supported the consolidation of the Caribbean Migration Consultations, as well as the establishment of an online collaborative space (Caribbean Platform for Migration Governance), and thematic networks of priority areas identified by participating states. The Program will focus on fostering regional dialogue between IOM, UN agencies, national governments, and donor on areas of cooperation in migration
governance, in line with international best practices in migration management.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Monitor effective implementation and overall management of the activities of the Western Hemisphere Program in the Caribbean, in coordination with the Program Coordinator, IOM missions in the region and Regional Office, by tracking and following up on the technical, administrative and financial aspects.
Supervise project support staff and monitor the work of consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
Monitor project progress, specifically aiming at documenting and evaluating results as well as increasing effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.
Evaluate projects’ compliance with the objectives set in project documents and budgets, M&E frameworks and work plans, and facilitate compliance with donors’ contractual requirements and expectations.
Monitor the provision of inputs for processing, endorsement and submission of project proposals, donor reports, partner agreements (Service Agreements, MoUs, LoAs and other types of contracts) and any other relevant documents, in line with specific internal requirements and procedures.
In close coordination with the Program Coordinator, contribute to the design and development of new programs, projects and activities on migration governance in close coordination with the relevant donors, government counterparts, public and private institutions, and project partners, in compliance with donor requirements.
In close coordination with the Program Coordinator, participate in donor meetings, briefings, conferences, UN meetings and liaise with donors, governmental partners, project partners, think tanks policy centers on migration governance’s matters in the Caribbean.
Contribute to the collection, study, and sharing of relevant information/data on migration governance and thematic networks in the Caribbean, for dissemination to colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Provide qualitative inputs and guidance to Member States for the design and implementation of annual action plans of the Caribbean Migration Conference and its thematic networks.
Brief the Program Coordinator on a regular basis; inform on program matters and on national and regional current affairs that may have an impact on the work of IOM.
Organize and support capacity building and training activities in the field of migration governance for government officials and other stakeholders through workshops and seminars.
Oversee implementation of the Caribbean Information Platform for Migration Governance
(CIPMG) and encourage its use for strengthening national and regional migration policies.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law 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 liaising with government counterparts at high level, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations;
• Knowledge of migration governance issues at the international and regional levels;
• Experience working in the development and humanitarian fields;
• Experience in regional project development and implementation;
• Experience in labour migration is an advantage;
• Understanding and experience of working with international human rights instruments and migration governance, tools and standards with the adaptation and implementation of the same in developing countries;
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Languages
Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 26 December 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 13.12.2018 to 26.12.2018
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