Vacancy Notice No:SCO/016/2013
Position title:Project Development and Monitoring Assistant
Grade: G5/01
Unit: Project Development
Type of contract: 6 months Special Short Term contract with a possibility of
extension.
Closing date: 25 March 2013
General Function:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, IOM
Somalia, and under the direct supervision of the Project Development Officer,
based in Nairobi, the Project Development Assistant will provide technical
assistance and facilitation in the development and design as well as the
monitoring of new projects / programmes to be implemented Somalia,
assist the mission in resource mobilization / fundraising and support
establishing and maintaining close relations with donors and partners.
In particular, he/she will carry out the following essential
responsibilities:-
- Assist
in the identification of potential programme activities and projects in
line with IOM mandate and expertise;
- Assist
in drafting/editing of project proposals in relevant IOM service areas
including migration and development, labour migration, capacity building
in migration management, return and reintegration activities, migration
health, water and sanitation, humanitarian and post-conflict as well as
stabilization activities in Somalia;
- Conduct
desk research and take other action to prepare background information to
support programme and project proposal development;
- Assist
in drafting programs, projects, work plans, logical frameworks, results
matrices and other project related documents in close coordination with
the Project Development Officer, other IOM Somalia units and relevant
authorities and public/private institutions;
- Assist
in monitoring progress of projects and informing the Chief of Mission of
project related problems and delays;
- Assist
in providing technical and backstopping support for project development to
colleagues at IOM Somalia as well as technical and logistic support in the
organization of project and mission activities such as trips, visits,
workshops and seminars;
- Assist
in liaising and networking with IOM relevant partners (e.g. UN, NGOs,
IGOs, private and public sector etc.);
- Assist
in information collection and research for UN coordination activities and
appeals, such as the CAP, the clusters, the CHF, the Joint Planning Unit,
etc.;
- Assist
in drafting/editing project intermediate and final reports as assigned by
the Project Development Officer;
- Assist
in liaising with the Regional Office and HQ as well as other IOM missions
to ensure timely submission and donor compliance of project proposals and
reports;
- Assist
in maintaining continuous dialogue with donors, other IOM missions and HQ
to facilitate a coordinated approach to project development and
implementation; identify synergies with IOM programmes and make
recommendations on donor/partner engagement;
- Assist
the Project Development Officer in identifying and contacting potential
donors and partners as well as researching and studying available funding
opportunities for future IOM projects and developing donor profiles;
- Regularly
update and maintain the resource mobilization matrix and other databases
in cooperation with the Project Development Officer and other IOM staff;
- Represent
IOM in coordination meetings with other development partners, UN agencies
as well as national and international workshops, seminars and conferences
as requested;
- Undertake
duty travel as needed;
- Undertake
any other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral:
- Takes
responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- works
effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- promotes
continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- takes
initiative;
- plans
work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- contributes
to a collegial team environment;
- incorporates
gender related needs, perspectives and concerns, and promotes equal gender
participation;
- works
with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of
IOM;
- works
well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
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 or regional objectives.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Completed
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or an equivalent field of study.
- Minimum
of five years of professional experience working in project development in
the field of migration and/or development.
- Minimum
of three years specific experience in East or the Horn of Africa.
- Minimum
3 years working experience in international or non-governmental
organization(s).
- Strong
reporting skills and proven experience writing and editing technical
documents including project proposals, reports, concept notes,
presentations and similar documents.
- Thorough
knowledge and understanding of the migration context and current
development planning in Somalia.
- Demonstrated
capacity to reach out to and liaise with donors, partners and other
stakeholders.
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity
with UN processes including the UNDAF, CHF, CAP and the cluster system.
- Good
computer and IT skills, including MS Office suite.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Somali language an advantage.
Method of Application: Interested candidates should submit CV and a
cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional
references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Human Resources Department
Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 1810 – 00606
Nairobi
Human Resources Department
Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 1810 – 00606
Nairobi
OR Send by email to: hrsomalia@iom.int
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.