Madagascar: Programme Officer (DOE)

Position Title : Programme Officer (DOE)
Duty Station : Antananarivo, Madagascar
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 03 April 2017

Reference Code: CFA 2017/11 (P)

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:
Madagascar became a member of IOM in 2001. Main activities in country to date have related
to the preparation of National Migration Profile, assistance to vulnerable migrants, as well as
provision of technical support and advisory to the Government of Madagascar (GoM) in the
fields of Counter-trafficking, Labour Migration, Migration, Environment and Climate Change,
Diaspora engagement, Immigration and Border Management, and Community
Stabilization/DTM. IOM is in the process of deepening its partnerships with a number of
Ministries, public entities, United Nations Agencies, and NGOs with the delivery of humanitarian
support to persons affected by Intense Tropical Cyclone Enawo.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in coordination with relevant Units at
the Regional Office (RO) for Southern Africa in Pretoria, and within the Department of
Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at Headquarters, the Programme Officer (DOE) will be
responsible and accountable for the general supervision and implementation of all DOE-related
activities in country.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of IOM Madagascar’s DOE-related projects and
   activities, including provision of emergency shelter support to persons affected by Cyclone
   Enawo in Northeastern Madagascar, and DTM and Community Stabilization activities in
   Southern Madagascar
2. Develop and maintain work plans, implementation strategies, and expenditure plans to
   ensure timely implementation and achievements of assigned project activities and results.
3. Manage and coordinate the work of assigned projects staff members in operations/logistics,
   procurement, information management, and monitoring and evaluation.
4. Provide timely analysis, leading to identification of gaps and development of IOM response
   strategies; and ensure that IOM strategies are adequately reflected in overall humanitarian
   country strategies and appeals.
5. Develop and sustain conducive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
   involved in the implementation of the assigned projects and activities, including Governmental
   stakeholders (central and in the regions of operations), United Nations Humanitarian Agencies,
   Clusters partners, international and local Non-Governmental Organizations, beneficiaries and
   communities.
6. Act as IOM Technical Focal Point, and represent IOM to technical coordination meetings and
   platforms relating to assigned projects and activities.
7. Actively support the Chief of Mission in resource mobilization efforts, including through
   drafting of concept notes and proposals to secure additional funding for DOE-related activities in
   Madagascar.
8. Undertake duty travel, relating to projects assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project
   implementation, as required.
9. Contribute to the implementation of the Mission Communication strategy, in coordination with
   the Communication Focal Point, and in line with donor requirements.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in International Relations, Law, Security Studies, Social Sciences or related
    field 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 emergency settings with strong knowledge of IOM/UN project life cycles;
    • At least two years progressively responsible, relevant experience in coordination and
    implementation of DOE-related project areas;
    • Experience with project development & management and liaison with governments, UN
    agencies and international cooperating partners; experience in Francophone Africa an
    advantage;
    • Familiarity with IOM/UN administrative and financial management;
    • Strong management and facilitation skills;
    • Competent use of computer resources.
    Languages
    Fluency in English and French is required.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    •Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
    •Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this Call for Application (CFA) is subject to
    funding confirmation.
    •Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
    accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 03 April 2017 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
completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 27.03.2017 to 03.04.2017