IOM Vacancy: Programme Manager (Counter-trafficking) - Dili, Timor Leste

Position Title : Programme Manager (Counter-trafficking)
Duty Station : Dili, Timor Leste
Classification : Official, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short term,
Nine months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : January 28, 2015
Reference Code : SVN2015/07(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 non-represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: 

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micron esia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Timor Leste, and with technical guidance from the relevant units at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok and at Headquarters in Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of counter-trafficking activities, in particular drafting and implementing training curricula aimed at local law enforcement agencies and in coordination with other training providers in the country. In line with the mission restructuring process, s/he will also be responsible for supervising and supporting the efforts of the Programme Support Unit including project development, monitoring and evaluation, public information, external relations and reporting services.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for the effective implementation of all counter-trafficking activities, including all operational, financial and administrative aspects in coordination with relevant Resource Management Units, in line with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards on counter-trafficking as well as the donors’ requirements. Provide regular briefings on progress against objectives to the COM and in particular drafting and implementing training curricula. 
• Restructure and co-chair the Inter-Ministerial Trafficking Working Group (ITWG) and organize regular meetings.
• Develop and direct results-based strategies, activities, and work plans in line with overall objectives of all counter-trafficking projects.
• Track all project expenditures to ensure that project objectives and budgeting requirements are met, that all funds are spent in accordance with IOM Standards and donor expectations.
• Prepare financial and narrative donor reports for all counter-trafficking projects; and ensure counter-trafficking programme visibility through preparation of situation reports, press releases, and local reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities, national and international organizations, NGOs, and UN agencies and promote IOM and its counter-trafficking activities in Timor-Leste.
• Represent IOM at local, regional, and international forums that address counter-trafficking issues and promote IOM activities, expertise, and capacity related to counter-trafficking.
• Identify potential donors, assess donor priorities for countries in the region, and identify potential funding opportunities. Work closely with the COM in seeking funding opportunities and donor liaison for IOM counter-trafficking projects.
• Maintain a close working relationship with donors so as to ensure the donors are aware of the project’s progress vis-à-vis indicators and any related challenges or changes in the project’s work plan.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project development, public information, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, as well as staff training and development in the performance of their functions. This will be done, inter alia, through utilization of a mentoring and skills transfer approach to build capacities in project development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, in accordance with established IOM procedures and the mission’s strategic objectives.
• Identify and liaise with international organizations and partners to promote coordination and cooperation, and to raise the profile of IOM’s activities in the region.
• 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;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related 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 or regional objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/or Law from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in project implementation and management, project design, preferably in the field of Counter-Trafficking/ Protection of vulnerable migrants; 
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other international/national institutions, and NGOs;
• Experience in capacity-building, training design and implementation;
• Previous experience working with relevant conventions and national legal instruments is an advantage;
• Work experience in the country and in the region is an advantage.

Languages:Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Tetum, Portuguese and/or Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by January 28, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: HERE

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.

All questions concerning e-recruitment must be addressed to applications@iom.int.

Note: Recruitment preference will be given to qualified candidates from the list of developing countries and non-represented member states of IOM