Country: Turkey
Closing date: 19 Feb 2020
Position Title : Senior Programme Development Officer
Duty Station : Ankara, Turkey
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 : 19 February 2020
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-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:
Internal candidates
External female candidates:
Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia;Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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 of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
IOM Turkey manages a portfolio of over 55 projects, supported by more than 20 donors, with an Active-Ongoing budget of 142 million USD (as of September 2019) in the areas of migration management, emergency response and resilience, and resettlement. As Turkey falls under the broader regional Syria Crisis, the Mission has complex coordination mechanisms. The Mission coordinates migration management projects with the Regional Office (RO) in Vienna, resilience projects inside Turkey with RO Vienna and Headquarters Units, and emergency response Cross-Border programmes with HQ Units. To effectively manage the project development, reporting, and liaison functions of a large and complex programme portfolio, IOM Turkey established in July 2017 a centralized Project Development & Reporting Unit with six total staff, three based in Ankara and three based in Gaziantep.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in coordination with the Programme Coordinators and Managers, Heads of Sub-Offices and relevant Headquarters (HQ) and Regional Office Units, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the Programme Development and Reporting Unit, guiding and overseeing the Programme Development, Reporting, and Donor/Government Liaison functions of the IOM Turkey Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the design and development of new programs, projects, and activities in close coordination with the relevant donors, government counterparts, public and private institutions, and project partners, ensuring compliance with donor interests and requirements.
Lead and coordinate the elaboration and compilation of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and procedures.
Ensure processing, endorsement, and submissions of project proposals, donor reports, partner agreements (Service Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), Letter of Agreement (LoAs) and other types of contracts) and any other relevant documents, in line with specific internal requirements and procedures.
Represent IOM Turkey in donor meetings briefings, conferences, and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) meetings and liaise with donors, governmental partners, project partners, think tanks, and policy centres at the international and national level.
Advise on relevant fundraising strategies and actively contribute to Mission’s fundraising efforts; compile and analyse information on donor policies and priorities for Turkey, identify new funding opportunities, define proactive approaches to donors.
Ensure compilation and analysis of relevant information on migration-related issues and trends in Turkey affected by an influx of mixed migration flows; identify and conceptualize new programs, projects, and initiatives for the Mission.
With Chief of Mission, Heads of Sub-Offices, and Programme Coordinators, lead Mission’s strategic planning; Co-ordinate the compilation of reports and papers on IOM Turkey strategic approaches and priorities for distribution to donors, government, partners and other counterparts.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation efforts in the Ankara Office. Closely cooperate with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officers in Gaziantep, observe projects’ compliance with the objectives set in project documents and budgets, M&E frameworks, and work plans, and ensure overall compliance with donors’ contractual requirements, interests, and expectations.
In coordination with the Information Management/Portal Unit, develop and manage a Turkey Portal module for Project Development-Reporting to ensure project documents and relevant files are stored properly, up-to-date donor information is made available to relevant colleagues, and Project Development (PD) processes (i.e. concept note and proposal writing, report writing, deadline reminders) are found inside the Turkey Portal.
Guide and support capacity building and training activities in the field of programme development for government officials and IOM staff in Turkey through workshops and seminars. Design tailored training sessions and conduct across Turkey for IOM staff and local partners include project development, reporting, and PRIMA training for staff, project development and reporting training for local partners (Syrian/Turkish Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), government), etc.
Supervise staff members (currently three in Ankara and three remotely in Gaziantep) and provide oversight on day-to-day tasks and long-term projects, to ensure PD, reporting, and liaison duties completed in timely manner and high-quality level.
Oversee and develop Private Sector engagement, developing the IOM Turkey Private Sector Engagement strategy, leading liaison with potential private sector partners, and securing funds and other types of support from private sector partners.
Develop and manage the Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (MECC) portfolio, including liaison with relevant Government of Turkey agencies, development of MECC project concept notes/ proposals, and coordination with MECC colleagues in Vienna and Headquarters (HQ). Manage MECC activities and/or projects once funding secured.
Undertake regular duty travel in Turkey.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law 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
• Experience in the field of migration issues, project design, implementation, and administrative and financial management;
• Work experience in the Region is an asset;
• Experience in IOM strategy development is an asset.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
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 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 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 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 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. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
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 security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 February 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 06.02.2020 to 19.02.2020
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fees). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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