Senior Programme Manager (Livelihoods)

Position Title: Senior Programme Manager (Livelihoods)

Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 26 December 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate 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); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; 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 of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Offices as well as other relevant IOM Offices, including Country Office (CO) Republic of Korea and CO Armenia, the Senior Programme Manager (Livelihoods) will be responsible for the development, management and implementation of IOM Lebanon’s Emergency, Recovery, and Resilience Programme, which includes the multi-country, multiyear Empowering Livelihoods and Economic Vitality in Fragile and Conflict Zones (ELEVATE) Livelihoods project funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The Senior Programme Manager (Livelihood) is expected to carry out the duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the overall development, high-quality implementation, and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting of IOM Lebanon’s Emergency, Recovery, and Resilience (ERR) programme, including the multi-country, multi-year ELEVATE Livelihoods project. Recommend or take corrective action to improve programme delivery and coordination, as necessary.
2. Exercise administrative, operational, programmatic and financial resources management for relevant projects and programmes.
3. Substantively participate in the development of the mission’s strategic planning and programme portfolio with expert technical inputs, analyses, authoritative advice and recommendations, ensuring alignment with IOM’s mandate and priorities, while ensuring compatibility with key stakeholders, partnership with central and local authorities and alignment with IOM’s overall strategic direction.
4. Establish an integrated approach to programme delivery in Lebanon.
5. Provide overall management, supervision and guidance to relevant programme staff on implementation, project development, public information, donor relations, government liaison and information management; ensure consistency and coherence across programme activities.
6. Provide specific oversight to KOICA requirements for related projects, including planning, implementing, monitoring, reporting and documentation, making sure these are high-quality and produced to standard as expected by the donor; specifically, in coordination with the Republic of Korea, in relation to the multi-country, multi-year ELEVATE Livelihoods project.
7. Pro-actively identify and pursue new funding opportunities, identifying strategic programme priorities, in relevant areas in line with IOM mandate and expertise and prepare high-quality project proposals, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and IOM policies.
8. Ensure all reporting requirements are met in compliance with donor and IOM requirements, including preparing and disseminating various reports, including donor reports, information products, communications and visibility materials, for donors, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders and ensuring timely submission.
9. Develop, establish and manage working relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including local government authorities, donors, civil society, the private sector, and notably Korean Non-Government Organisations and/or Peacekeepers where present to advise and guide project staff, donors, local authorities and other project partners to ensure programme objectives are met, to resolve project performance challenges, to advocate for new activities, and to lead resource mobilization efforts.
10. Represent IOM Lebanon in the relevant policy and technical working groups established under the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP), UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and the Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Framework (3RF), as well as, and in coordination with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, the Regional Refugee Response Plan (3RP).
11. Lead knowledge management and capacity building activities for programme staff and relevant partners, government officials, and other key actors.
12. Ensure conflict sensitivity, accountability to affected populations, gender, disability, and protection mainstreaming in project planning and implementation.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Minimum seven years of relevant working experience in the development, implementation and management of livelihoods and/or community stabilization programming in hardship duty stations and emergency and development settings with complex operating environments;
• Demonstrated experience in the field of migration or refugee response, including prevention, preparedness, emergency, transition, and recovery (specifically, livelihoods, small and medium-size business support, and community stabilization);
• Work experience in the MENA region or on the Syrian conflict and its impact on the affected population is an asset;
• Experience in livelihood and community stabilisation operations and in liaising with governmental authorities, other national and/or international institutions, and UN and/or international non-government organisations;
• Proven experience in budget formulation, financial reporting and financial management and administration; and,
• Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) partners, preferably with KOICA.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization and an understanding of complex social-political and cultural environments;
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of IOM project development procedures (including IOMs Project Information and Management Application – PRIMA) and processes;
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent people and communication skills and demonstrated;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming, preferably with KOICA; and,
• Knowledge of humanitarian structures and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, especially in relation to livelihoods, resilience, economic recovery, social stability and other relevant areas of responsibility.

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 Korean is highly desirable, and Arabic, 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 3

• 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 3

• 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 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.