Solomon Islands: Project Manager

Position Title : Project Manager

Duty Station : Honiara, Solomon Islands

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, Fixed term with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 17 October 2017

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, Belize, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, Canberra, and in close coordination with the Project Development Officer, Canberra and Resource Management Unit (RMU), as well as the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting project management and implementation, and contributing to project reporting. Furthermore, s/he will undertake project development initiatives, provide administrative support for project management and engage in resource mobilization and institutional liaison in-country.***Core Functions / Responsibilities:***

1. Support the management two complementary projects on Gender, Mobility and Health funded by the IOM Development Fund (IDF) and European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), focused on the protection of women and girls in migration-affected communities, by ensuring adequate administrative and operational measures are in place. Specifically, the incumbent will undertake the following activities in coordination with partners:

a. Monitor and track the technical, administrative and financial oversight of the projects and make recommendations for improvements and streamlining of procedures

b. Organize bi-monthly meetings and annual planning retreats for civil society stakeholders to coordinate responses relating to gender, mobility and health

c. In coordination with project partners and external experts, contribute to the development and

updating of training modules and deliver training and capacity building activities

d. Establish community awareness raising committees and deliver trainings to committees in migration-affected communities in Solomon Islands

e. Support community awareness raising committees to develop and implement advocacy plans f. In coordination with the Canberra RMU manage the provision of third-party financial support to upscale Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), psychosocial support and other services in migration-affected communities in Solomon Islands

g. In Coordination with Canberra RMU, participate in the recruitment of project staff. Supervise project relevant IOM staff, and coordinate the work of external experts recruited to support and/or undertake specific project activities.

h. Undertake duty travel related to project assessment, liaison with counterparts, project implementation, and monitoring or evaluation.

1. Liaise with donors’ representatives, project partners and governmental counterparts in order to maintain regular communication and coordinate smooth implementation of the activities. 3. Draft project narrative reports, and prepare inputs for briefings and background information requested by the Government, donor(s) and other entities, as well as assist in the production of financial reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.

   1. Undertake project development for the continuation of existing projects as well as new projects in related fields including Counter Trafficking (CT), or in other relevant thematic areas as identified in the IOM Pacific Strategy, in close coordination with the IOM Canberra Project Development Unit (PDU).

   2. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop an IOM Solomon Islands Strategy.

   3. Promote dialogue, information sharing and coordination with Government partners, donors, the UN and civil society partners.

   4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Refugee and Migration Studies, International Relations, 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 governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and

NGOs in Solomon Islands;

• Strong background in gender and rights based approach to development;

• Good knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Knowledge or experience of national issues an advantage;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Prior experience working for IOM, a UN agency or another international organization is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Solomon’s Pijin is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 17 October 2017 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 04.10.2017 to 17.10.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/218 (P) - Project Manager (P2) - Honiara, The Solomon Islands (55198054) Released

Posting: Posting NC55198082 (55198082) Released