Job: Associate Programme Officer

Location: Sana'a, Yemen 
Deadline: Monday, 23 September 2013 

Description

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Position Title: Associate Programme Officer

Duty Station: Sana'a, Yemen

ClassificationOfficial, Ungraded

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Closing Dat: 23 sep 2013

Reference Code: CFCV 2013/12 (O) - EXT

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. Please note that this CFCV is limited to internal candidates holding SST ungraded contracts. This is a request for Curricula / expression of interest for the position of Associate Programme Officer – Sana'a, Yemen. The envisaged length of service for this position is six (6) months. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context & Scope:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, overall supervision of the Programme Manager of the Yemen Stabilization Initiative (YSI), and the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Associate Programme Officer (APO) for the Field Unit will provide technical programmatic support to the grants-making process and reporting requirements within the Yemen Stabilization Initiative. The successful candidate will be expected to build professional skills and develop a functional knowledge of IOM processes, procedures and guidelines.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the development of small grant initiatives based on active dialogue with YSI Field Teams, the Field Coordinator, the Programme Manager and the donor.
• Assist in ensuring the increased communication and coordination of local Yemeni government officials with local community members and groups in the development of grant ideas and the implementation of YSI/YA projects.
• Support the development and drafting of small grant ideas, as well as programme methodologies, operational procedures, programming standards and key operational documents.
• Enhance and maintain project identification cycle methodology, including the identification and organization of community project support groups, and provide training to appropriate field staff on the same.
• Ensure that grant documents are finalized in the best form possible, in English, and that all grant activities reflect the overall 'intentionality' and objectives of the programm e; share the grant documents with the Grants Unit for filing.
• Support the Field Coordinator in ensuring an integrated process of administrative, procurement, logistical and financial support to the grants-making process.
• Support field staff, as well as provide direction and operational guidance to the field staff during Grant implementation.
• Monitor the political and security developments throughout the country, with a particular attention to areas of active and potential implementation of YSI/YA grants.
• Provide recommendations to the Field Coordinator for the establishment of, and improvements to, operational modalities aimed at achieving maximum programme responsiveness and accountability to beneficiaries.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable 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 genderrelated 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.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Social Sciences, such as law, international relations, governance, political Science, development or a related field;
• two years of professional experience in a related field of interest to migration, community development, information management, civilsociety strengthening and media;
• one year of international work and travel experience;
• knowledge of USAID/OTI programming, specifically in small-grants an advantage;
• one year specific professional experience within the Middle East region;
• ability to understand and analyze the national, regional, and local political context in Yemen;
• demonstrated experience in drafting and editing in English.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage.

NOTE:

• The remuneration package is USD 1,500 per month. The monthly Danger Pay is applicable for duty station, as well as 6 weeks R&R cycle.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by September 23, 2013 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 09.09.2013 to 09.23.2013

Requisition: CFCV 2013/12 (O) Associate Programme Officer –Sana'a, Yemen (UG) (54511324) Released Posting: CFCV 2013/12 (O) Associate Programme Officer –Sana'a, Yemen (UG) (54511325) Released

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