Position Title: Project
Coordinator
Organization:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Harare,
Zimbabwe
Classification: Professional
Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment:
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Closing Date: 01 October 2023
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 work
environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier
candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications
from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies,
applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before
those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered
first-tier candidates:
1.
Internal candidates
2.
Candidates from the following
non-represented member states: Antigua and
Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao
People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented
member states.
Context:
Zimbabwe has a long history of migration as a source transit
and destination country for migrants. Due to its strategic central geographic
location within Southern Africa and its position on the North-South migration
corridor, Zimbabwe has also experienced a marked increase in mixed migration and
irregular migration flows. Since the year 2000, the country has also experienced
social, economic and political crises that resulted in unprecedented levels of inflation
and high unemployment, in addition to witnessing a combination of natural and manmade
hazards and disasters that have resulted in large scale internal displacements.
Under the overall and direct supervision of the Chief of
Mission in Zimbabwe the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the
coordination of operations of IOM’s ongoing program activities under the relief
and resilience portfolio, in response to multiple crisis that have been affecting
the country and post-crisis immediate efforts aiming recovery.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Closely
coordinate IOM’s humanitarian operations with project partners under the relief
and resilience portfolio with a view to facilitating principled, timely,
effective and efficient operations, and that they contribute to longer-term recovery.
2. Ensure
the implementation of emergency response portfolio activities, including the operational
implementation of IOM’s Shelter & NFI (Non-Food Items), Camp Management and
Camp Coordination (CCCM), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Points of Entry (POE)
Coordination, Health, Psychosocial and Protection programs. Responsibilities also
include monitoring IOM’s management of the CCCM and Shelter/NFI Clusters.
3. Provide
technical inputs and guidance for the management of early recovery activities
such as cash-based interventions (CBI) and the establishment of income
generating activities (IGA), aiming to assist IDPs, migrants and returnees.
4. Facilitate
the articulation of a common strategic vision for operations by contributing to
and coordinating its development internally with Project/Programme Managers and
Support staff, and with relevant stakeholders, including UN agencies, Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government counterparts.
5. Help
build synergies among IOM programmes and actively facilitate cooperation among them,
recognizing that the ownership of management rests with all relevant programme managers
and sector coordinators.
6. Analyse
project/programme reporting and inform the Chief of Mission and the Head of Programmes
accordingly about potentially required adjustments and emerging complementary opportunities.
7. Ensure
that all necessary efforts are coordinated for the programmes to be funded sufficiently
and in a timely manner, by locally participating in inclusive resource mobilization
efforts.
8. Maintain
strong and regular liaison with the project/programme partners, such as governmental
authorities, diplomatic missions, and other concerned agencies and working groups,
aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the
implementation of ongoing activities and participating in fund raising for new projects/programmes.
9. Work
in close collaboration with the Chief of Mission, Head of Programmes and
relevant partners, with a view to ensuring that humanitarian action is linked to,
and consistent with, sector frameworks, recovery/reconstruction and development
activities.
10.
Support the IOM humanitarian response programmes
with technical and operational input, together with the Chief of Mission and
Head of Programmes, in humanitarian partner meetings, liaison with donors and other
humanitarian stakeholders.
11.
Check adherence to established policies and
procedures in the formulation of project activities, bring issues of
non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor, and coordinate and provide
guidance on the preparation of project documents, including design, monitoring
and evaluation.
12.
Track and follow up on the operational and administrative
aspects of the relevant project/programme, including supervision and technical
guidance to relevant national project staff.
13.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s
degree in political or social Science, International Relations, Human Rights or
Humanitarian affairs or 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 emergency work, including CCCM and shelter/NFI related activities, support to
displaced populations and the implementation of early recovery activities;
• Experience
with IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities;
• Experience
in liaison with governmental authorities as well as with national and international
institutions;
• Experience
in UN inter-agency coordination and participatory processes (e.g. Humanitarian Needs
Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP); and,
• Experience
in working SADC countries is considered a strong asset.
Skills
• Good
knowledge of general migration related issues;
• Good
knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;
• Familiarity
with financial management, effective resource management skills; and,
• Knowledge
of Zimbabwean context is considered a strong asset.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Spanish and French is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated
during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World
Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff
members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects
and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take
a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes
people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
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 actions 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 leadership and professional
potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling
environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and
creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works
strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic
direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows
openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions
in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and
Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a
period of 24 months.
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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination
against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after
15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on
the respective closing date. No late applications
will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 01 October 2023 at the
latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through
the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the
status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 18.09.2023 to 01.10.2023
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not
request any information related to bank accounts.
