Position Title: Programme Officer (Community Stabilisation)

Duty Station: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 01 May 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; 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; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close collaboration with the Emergency and Post Crisis (EPC) Regional Thematic Specialist at the Regional Office in Dakar, the Programme Officer (Community Stabilisation) will be accountable and responsible for supporting the planning, development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Community Stabilisation projects to promote IOM Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts in peacebuilding, reinforcement of social cohesion and emergency prevention in the country.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the planning, implementation and coordination of Community Stabilization (CS) and peacebuilding (PB) projects in close coordination with the relevant colleagues at the Regional Office for West and Central Africa.
2. Monitor progress and quality of projects (including financial, administrative and technical aspects) against Capacity Building Programme objectives and ensure their compliance with IOM and donor requirements.
3. Draft all internal and external narrative and financial reporting, including donor reporting, ensuring coordination and consolidation of partner reports.
4. Oversee project staff in implementing activities, including reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Ensure the timely recruitment of international/national contractors, consultants and/or experts as needed.
6. Contribute to strengthening coordination and collaboration with other United Nations (UN) agencies, the Government, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), communities and other stakeholders.
7. Contribute to the development of tailored CS and PB programming and providing advisory support to the overall Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) programme orientation and strategy, identify constraints and obstacles to the implementation of projects and propose solutions.
8. Facilitate communities’ participation throughout the projects’ implementation process through effective engagement and feedback mechanisms.
9. Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and other forums to ensure proper coordination, presentation and promotion of IOM Côte d’Ivoire Community Stabilization activities and to support advocacy for identified CS and PB priorities.
10. Support the adequate and coordinated visibility and communication about the projects, including through press visits, radio messaging, social media and press releases.
11. Undertake duty travel, in line with prevailing security restrictions, as required.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Migration and Conflict 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

At least 2 years (4 years for bachelor’s degree holder) of work experience in:

• Managing and/or implementing projects, and public information;
• Implementing community engagement and dialogue, conflict analysis and prevention techniques or awareness raising and peacebuilding and stabilization initiatives; and,
• Work experience in international institutions and organizations and liaising with government, civil society and donors.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of the broad range of migration, displacement and conflict-related subjects in West Africa, particularly Côte d’Ivoire;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming; and,
• Excellent knowledge of migration, displacement and conflict dynamics in West Africa, particularly Côte d’Ivoire.

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 and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) and/or local language 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

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 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.