Project Manager (CCMDP-EWNA)

Position Title: Project Manager (CCMDP-EWNA)

Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12 September 2024

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; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

To address the combined challenges related to managing human mobility as a result of different migration drivers, including climate change and environmental degradation, as well as the gaps in knowledge and migration data in North, East, and West Africa, this programme will contribute to improved evidence-based migration management and reduced risk of irregular migration and displacement occurring, in the context of disasters, climate change and environmental degradation in countries of origin, transit and destination along key migration corridors in North, East, and West Africa.

Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, but subject to annual work plan approval and funding decision, the programme will be implemented across multiple regions and countries in North, East, and West Africa 2024-2026.

In line with the Danish Organisational Strategy for IOM (2023-2026) and IOM’s Strategic Plan

2024-2028, the programme will focus on four outcomes, divided into two programmatic areas: 1) Human Mobility in the Context of Disasters, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation; and 2) Migration Data and Research.

These two programmatic areas are priority areas in the Danish Organisational Strategy for IOM (2023-2026), in particular priority areas 3: Supporting capacity building of governments and relevant authorities for better migration management and 4: Addressing the linkage between climate change and irregular migration and forced displacement. These two areas are also key strategic priorities for IOM in North, East and West Africa, based on a preliminary needs assessment and analysis.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Denmark, the Project Manager (Climate Change and Migration Data Programme in East, West and North Africa (CCMDP-EWNA)) will be responsible for the effective management, oversight and implementation of the programme, in close coordination with the Programme and Liaison officer in IOM Denmark and the technical leads on Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) and Migration Data and Research (MDR), as well as relevant colleagues in IOM Regional Offices (RO) in Dakar, Nairobi and Cairo.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and oversee the management of all programme activities in line with the project document and donor agreement, incl implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
2. Supervise project staff based in Copenhagen and in field locations.
3. Provide guidance, planning, and operational advice to technical leads on MECR and MDR to ensure prompt delivery of all planned results in respective ROs and Country Offices (COs).
4. Prepare and ensure timely preparation and submission of all programme narrative and financial reports, in line with IOM and donor formats, as required.
5. Prepare regular programme updates, summaries, visibility materials and other relevant programme materials, in coordination with the IM/GIS officer.
6. Ensure synergies with other relevant projects and programmes funded by Denmark and managed by IOM Denmark.
7. Facilitate external communication and visibility of the programme towards national and international audiences, in close coordination with the media and communications officer, based in IOM Denmark.
8. Ensure the effective functioning of the Programme Steering Committee (SC), including management of the secretariat functions (i.e. share agenda, workplan and other relevant project documents with SC, keep notes and action plan).
9. Liaise with relevant focal points in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, in close coordination with the Programme and Liaison Officer and COM Denmark.
10. Undertake duty travel, including travel to monitor progress in the programme’s target countries as well to ensure programme visibility.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict and Peace Studies, Development Studies, International Law, and/or Migration Studies 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

• Experience in IOM project development and management practices and tools;Work experience at field level in countries affected by crises;
  • Prior work experience on issues related to crisis response and coordination, inter-agency coordination, forced displacement and/or migration management; and,
  • Experience liaising and coordinating with a wide range of humanitarian and development actors, preferably in the context of UN or other inter-organizational processes or frameworks.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) and/or Migration Data and Research (MDR) programming; and,
  • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French and/or another official UN language (Chinese, Russian, and 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

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.

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 background verification 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.