Project Support Officer
Support project initiatives and ensure effective implementation
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Overview
Support project initiatives and ensure effective implementation
You have:
- Master's degree in International Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Cooperation/Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
- 2 years working Experience in NGO, UN, IO or Diplomatic missions.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of intergovernmental organizations and familiarity with IOM and the UN system.
- Field experience at national and/or international levels in the area of border management including operational experience in project development, management and coordination.
- Experience in liaising and coordinating with institutional actors (Government authorities, the United Nations (UN), etc.).
- Experience in post-crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian assistance and human rights.
- Familiarity with the issues of migration programmes.
- Experience working in the region or in other similar regions (experience in conflict management/resolution would be an asset).
- Proven ability to facilitate discussion in seminars and to moderate working groups.
- Previous working experience in Haiti is an advantage and knowledge of the Haitian/Dominican Republic context is an asset.
- Good knowledge of programme management cycle.
- Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking.
- Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience.
- Experience working in binational projects will be an asset.
- Language skills: English (Mandatory), Level - Fluent, French (Mandatory), Level - Fluent, Spanish (Mandatory), Level - Fluent.
Contract
This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
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Task description
Support the Project Officer and Programme Manager in developing new project proposals in the IBM unit.
Monitor expenditures and burn rates, follow up on administrative and logistical arrangements, and provide technical guidance for the implementation of several projects of the IBM Unit, in compliance with IOM policies and standards.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of the IBM Unit work plan, mainly in the IBM projects funded by PBF and EU
Organize and participate in training activities in the border area for national authorities.
Organize with partners awareness raising campaigns and training for civil society actors and Haitian institutions representatives on the risk of irregular migration, social cohesion, conflict resolution and the reinforcement of the binational dialogue.
Organize binational coordination meetings with government counterparts, especially POLIFRONT, Immigration, Customs Directorates and civil society actors
7. Assist the programme and project managers in ensuring appropriate visibility of the project donors.
Based on the information gathered from the activities, regularly coordinate with the Communication Officer to update and publish the activities in the IOM Haiti social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Ensure timely coordination of communications with donors and national stakeholders.
Undertake duty travel, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required
Provide inputs for project reporting to Donors in close coordination with IBM Program Manager and Program Support Unit.
Liaise with other Units (Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Fleet, Security) to facilitate the implementation of the projects.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- Master's degree in International Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Cooperation/Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
- 2 years working Experience in NGO, UN, IO or Diplomatic missions;
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of intergovernmental organizations and familiarity with IOM and the UN system;
- Field experience at national and/or international levels in the area of border management including operational experience in project development, management and coordination;
- Experience in liaising and coordinating with institutional actors (Government authorities, the United Nations (UN), etc.)
- Experience in post-crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian assistance and human rights;
- Familiarity with the issues of migration programmes;
- Work experience in the region or in other similar regions (experience in conflict management/resolution would be an asset);
- Proven ability to facilitate discussion in seminars and to moderate working groups;
- Previous working experience in Haiti is an advantage and knowledge of the Haitian/Dominican Republic context is an asset;
- Good knowledge of programme management cycle;
- Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking;
- Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
- Experience working in binational projects will be an asset
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Development programme management, International law, Political affairs and political reporting
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 25 May 2021 at 23:59hrs, Germany time
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and the outcome? | This assesses your project management skills and ability to overcome obstacles. | Discuss the project context, challenges faced, and how you led the team to success. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | This evaluates your organization and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to liaise with a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure project compliance with donor requirements? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've facilitated discussions in a group setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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