Head of programmesIOM

Position Title : Head of Programmes
Duty Station : Cotabato City, Philippines
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 03 January 2022
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
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission (CoM) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines and the direct supervision of the Head of Cotabato Sub Office, in close coordination with Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) based in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of Mindanao based programs within the Country Office (CO).
The Head of Programmes will be responsible and accountable for managing and implementing all projects for each of the Thematic Units in Mindanao including Peace and Development, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Health, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Labor Mobility and Human Development, Migration and Environment and Climate Change, Immigration and Border Management (IBM).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Employ a Results-Based Management approach to manage the implementation of programs in accordance with approved Project Documents, Log Frames and Budgets.
Establish and oversee partnerships with existing and potential programme partners, including Civil Society Organizations and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Senior Government officials and agencies in coordination with the Head of Sub Office (HSo) and CoM.
Oversee necessary reports for donors on delivery, including interim and final reports to donors on budgetary expenditure and results, in coordination with RO Bangkok and relevant COs.
Monitor financial reports and expenditures across projects in order to ensure compliance management and satisfactory burn rate to meet implementation milestones and deadlines. Also ensure the timely submission of financial reports to the donors.
Ensure a sound Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system is in place in order to achieve timely and effective implementation of project activities.
Establish working relationships, maintain cooperation and dialogue with donors.
Oversee and Manage the Project Support team, which include Project development, M&E and Communications teams.
Provide rigorous review and competent advice to the CoM and HSO on the overall performance of the programmes to ensure effectiveness, coherence, and integrity in implementation.
Backstop, coordinate and monitor all the administrative, human resources and financial aspects of all projects in Mindanao and supervise national based programme staff, in close coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO).
Undertake duty travel as necessary to oversee the implement and evaluate the impact of projects.
Ensure active engagement with the United Nations in Mindanao including with the Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO) in Mindanao and the BARMM Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Proven experience managing migration related programmes in multiple thematic areas including capacity-building activities;
Past exposure and experience in project development and resource mobilization in challenging donor environments.
Skills
Excellent track record of effective working relationships with private sector, government officials and UN agencies;
Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment;
Sound financial and business administration;
Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues as they relate to migration policies, ASEAN processes and related issues;
Knowledge of the migration trends and challenges in the Philippines an advantage;
In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
In depth Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming; and,
Knowledge of IOM project development procedures (including PRIMA) and processes.
Languages
IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of
Tagalog/Filipino or Spanish 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
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Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.
IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. 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 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.
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