Position Title : Programme Officer
Duty Station : Gaborone, Botswana
Classification : Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short term, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : February 16, 2015
Reference Code : SVN2015/17(O)-INT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under direct supervision of the Head of Office, and in close coordination and under the technical supervision of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Project Manager based in IOM Maputo, Mozambique, as well as relevant units of Regional Office (RO) Pretoria the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all project activities in Botswana.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Support the effective and timely programmatic, administrative and financial implementation of the 'Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Capacity Building Programme in Southern Africa - Phase II' project, in coordination with the relevant units;
2. Assist in the implementation of existing IOM projects in Botswana including on migration health, migration policy development and migrant assistance; identify implementation difficulties and propose remedial actions; aid with the compliance of IOM administrative and finance standards during programme implementation.
3. Supervise the work of project staff.
4. Assist in the timely reporting to donors and internal IOM units on project implementation.
5. Act as the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting focal point for the mission.
6. Represent IOM and participate in conferences, workshops, trainings and seminars.
7. Contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting IOM image and activities in Botswana.
8. Assist in establishing and maintaining the relationship with the Government of the Republic of Botswana (GoB) and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat based in Botswana.
9. Liaise regularly with the IOM Regional Office for Southern Africa for updated progress of activities, exchange of information, good practices and lessons learnt. In addition, liaise, in coordination with the CoM with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, and diplomatic missions, UN agencies, partners and international cooperating partners.
10. Contribute to the project development efforts for the continuation of existing projects as well as new projects in the related field. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving and new project/programme development, as required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
Behavioural:
• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical:
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives. Required Qualifications and Experience Education
• Master's degree in Social or Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, 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 project management and project development;
• Experience in project reporting, M & E and resources management;
• Experience in facilitation of events and liaison with governments, UN agencies and international cooperating partners;
• Strong knowledge of project development and implementation processes in international organizations;
• Thorough knowledge of Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), capacity building and DRM issues in Southern Africa Region specifically in Namibia;
• Previous working experience in Africa is an advantage.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e- Recruitment system, by February 16, 2014 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 filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 02.02.2015 to 16.02.2015
Requisition: SVN 2015/17 (O)
Programme Officer (P2) - Gaborone, Botswana (54637587)
Released Posting: SVN 2015/17 (O)
Programme Officer (P2) - Gaborone, Botswana (54637588) Released
Duty Station : Gaborone, Botswana
Classification : Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short term, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : February 16, 2015
Reference Code : SVN2015/17(O)-INT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under direct supervision of the Head of Office, and in close coordination and under the technical supervision of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Project Manager based in IOM Maputo, Mozambique, as well as relevant units of Regional Office (RO) Pretoria the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all project activities in Botswana.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Support the effective and timely programmatic, administrative and financial implementation of the 'Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Capacity Building Programme in Southern Africa - Phase II' project, in coordination with the relevant units;
2. Assist in the implementation of existing IOM projects in Botswana including on migration health, migration policy development and migrant assistance; identify implementation difficulties and propose remedial actions; aid with the compliance of IOM administrative and finance standards during programme implementation.
3. Supervise the work of project staff.
4. Assist in the timely reporting to donors and internal IOM units on project implementation.
5. Act as the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting focal point for the mission.
6. Represent IOM and participate in conferences, workshops, trainings and seminars.
7. Contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting IOM image and activities in Botswana.
8. Assist in establishing and maintaining the relationship with the Government of the Republic of Botswana (GoB) and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat based in Botswana.
9. Liaise regularly with the IOM Regional Office for Southern Africa for updated progress of activities, exchange of information, good practices and lessons learnt. In addition, liaise, in coordination with the CoM with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, and diplomatic missions, UN agencies, partners and international cooperating partners.
10. Contribute to the project development efforts for the continuation of existing projects as well as new projects in the related field. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving and new project/programme development, as required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
Behavioural:
• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical:
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives. Required Qualifications and Experience Education
• Master's degree in Social or Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, 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 project management and project development;
• Experience in project reporting, M & E and resources management;
• Experience in facilitation of events and liaison with governments, UN agencies and international cooperating partners;
• Strong knowledge of project development and implementation processes in international organizations;
• Thorough knowledge of Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), capacity building and DRM issues in Southern Africa Region specifically in Namibia;
• Previous working experience in Africa is an advantage.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e- Recruitment system, by February 16, 2014 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 filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 02.02.2015 to 16.02.2015
Requisition: SVN 2015/17 (O)
Programme Officer (P2) - Gaborone, Botswana (54637587)
Released Posting: SVN 2015/17 (O)
Programme Officer (P2) - Gaborone, Botswana (54637588) Released
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