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Job: Project Officer

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Location: Gambella, Ethiopia
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2013
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES
Position Title: Project Officer
Duty Station: Gambella, Ethiopia
Classification: Official, Grade Equiv. P1
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: November 12, 2013
Reference Code: SVN 2013/52 (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 nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Emergency and Post Crisis (EPC) Project Coordinator, and in close coordination with Resource Management Unit (RMU) as necessary, the Project Officer will work to ensure effective implementation of IOM project activities and represent IOM in local coordination mechanisms in Gambella Region. The current projects in this region focus on enhancing emergency response mechanisms for disaster affected - Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia via the provision of basic life-saving items: emergency shelter (ES) and non-food items (NFIs).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
  1. Contribute to the development of detailed work and activity plans for project implementation in accordance with the project documents and donor agreements and ensure adherence to work-plans, deadlines and budgets.
  2. Assist in the implementation of direct assistance in accordance with the project documents and in close cooperation with the Logistics and Procurement colleagues, including oversight of market analysis, bidding process, registration of beneficiaries and final distribution.
  3. Liaise with project partners for timely implementation, coordination of activities and efficient use of resources and logistics.
  4. Conduct regular monitoring visits to sites, document lessons learned and make recommendations for adjustments.
  5. Develop and maintain positive relations with regional government, UN agencies and other partners in the region.
  6. Coordinate activities of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Emergency Shelter, Non Food Items NFI Cluster and facilitate inter-cluster coordination in the region in cooperation with government and partners and in coordination with EPC Unit in Addis Ababa.
  7. Carry out assessments of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settlements and other humanitarian situations in Gambella with the government and humanitarian partners, making recommendations for appropriate site service provision and protection assistance according to international standards.
  8. Carry out periodic training needs assessment among local government and humanitarian partners and coordinate/carry out regional/local trainings.
  9. Work closely with the EPC Unit in Addis and provide regular (weekly) updates on regional activities as well as monthly reports.
  10. In close coordination with the Project Development Team of the Mission, assist in identifying and developing new project opportunities for humanitarian projects.
  11. Manage sub-office staff and approve payments and transactions for sub-office expenditures and ensure all transactions comply with IOM Administrative rules and regulations, in close coordination with RMU.
  12. 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 genderrelated needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
  • displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) 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 community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed university degree from an accredited academic institution in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Conflict Resolution or related field;
  • two years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance;
  • experience in SubOffices, people and team management, training needs assessment, training planning, conducting humanitarian gaps and needs assessments, working with internal displacement coordination and direct assistance;
  • experience of working in remote locations with difficult access and logistics, directly with government counterparts for humanitarian assistance. Languages Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by November 12, 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 29.10.2013 to 12.11.2013 Requisition: SVN 2013/52 (O) - Project Officer (Grade Equiv P1) - Gambella, Ethiopia (54523403) Released Posting: SVN 2013/52 (O) - Project Officer (Grade Equiv P1) - Gambella, Ethiopia (54523406) Released

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