OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NMS CANDIDATES
Position Title : Project Officer (Labour Migration)
Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique
Classification : Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, One Year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : March 12, 2014
Reference Code : VN2014/10(O)-INTERNAL ONLY
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, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia,
Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives,
Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, 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, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project
Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project
activities under the European Union (EU) funded "Voices from the Underground: Improving the
Protection and Advocacy Capacity of Migrant Mine Workers and their Families in Southern Africa".
The Project Officer (Labour Migration) will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day
activities of the project and providing technical and administrative support to the
project partners. S/he will work in close collaboration with other members of the project team in
Mozambique and South Africa.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the timely start-up of the European Union Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights
(EIDHR) project. This includes finalizing logistical and administrative arrangements for the
project in coordination with project partners in Mozambique and South Africa, and ensuring
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that work plans and other key project management tools are finalized.
2. Finalize and manage subcontracts with technical and implementing partners in
Mozambique and South Africa.
3. Ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities, identify problems and
propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation and identify
and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.
4. Monitor and evaluate project activities, and as appropriate plan new features that add
value to the project's overall goals.
5. Ensure timely and high-quality donor reports are submitted following endorsement by
Regional Office, IOM Brussels, and Manila Administrative Centre.
6. Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project partners and
stakeholders, including the Mozambican mine worker association (AMIMO), Lawyers for Human Rights,
IOM South Africa, the European Union Delegation in Pretoria, relevant governmental authorities, and
any other concerned agencies and working groups.
7. Represent IOM Mozambique in the relevant coordination/working groups
8. Contribute to the development of new labour migration projects in Mozambique.
9. Undertake duty travel relating to the project, including liaison with counterparts in
Mozambique and South Africa, as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all
clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes
initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks,
and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g)
contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related
needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays
awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external
stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates
actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities,
stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional
objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution,
preferably in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/or
Law or related field; b) two years of relevant professional experience (four years for
candidates with first level university degree) in project development and implementation; c)
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knowledge of social and development issues as well as general migration-related issues; d)
good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures; e)
proven expertise in the area of migration management; f) experience in liaising with
governmental authorities, international/national institutions and civil society organizations; g)
previous experience working in an EU-funded project an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system,
by March 12, 2014 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 26.02.2014 to 12.03.2014
Requisition: VN2014/10(O)-Project Officer(Labour Migration)(Grade Equiv.P2)Maputo,Mozambique
(54539149) Released
Posting: VN 2014 10 (O) - Project Officer (Labour Migration) (54539152) Released
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Position Title : Project Officer (Labour Migration)
Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique
Classification : Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, One Year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : March 12, 2014
Reference Code : VN2014/10(O)-INTERNAL ONLY
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, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia,
Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives,
Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, 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, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project
Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project
activities under the European Union (EU) funded "Voices from the Underground: Improving the
Protection and Advocacy Capacity of Migrant Mine Workers and their Families in Southern Africa".
The Project Officer (Labour Migration) will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day
activities of the project and providing technical and administrative support to the
project partners. S/he will work in close collaboration with other members of the project team in
Mozambique and South Africa.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the timely start-up of the European Union Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights
(EIDHR) project. This includes finalizing logistical and administrative arrangements for the
project in coordination with project partners in Mozambique and South Africa, and ensuring
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that work plans and other key project management tools are finalized.
2. Finalize and manage subcontracts with technical and implementing partners in
Mozambique and South Africa.
3. Ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities, identify problems and
propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation and identify
and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.
4. Monitor and evaluate project activities, and as appropriate plan new features that add
value to the project's overall goals.
5. Ensure timely and high-quality donor reports are submitted following endorsement by
Regional Office, IOM Brussels, and Manila Administrative Centre.
6. Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project partners and
stakeholders, including the Mozambican mine worker association (AMIMO), Lawyers for Human Rights,
IOM South Africa, the European Union Delegation in Pretoria, relevant governmental authorities, and
any other concerned agencies and working groups.
7. Represent IOM Mozambique in the relevant coordination/working groups
8. Contribute to the development of new labour migration projects in Mozambique.
9. Undertake duty travel relating to the project, including liaison with counterparts in
Mozambique and South Africa, as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all
clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes
initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks,
and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g)
contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related
needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays
awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external
stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates
actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities,
stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional
objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution,
preferably in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/or
Law or related field; b) two years of relevant professional experience (four years for
candidates with first level university degree) in project development and implementation; c)
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knowledge of social and development issues as well as general migration-related issues; d)
good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures; e)
proven expertise in the area of migration management; f) experience in liaising with
governmental authorities, international/national institutions and civil society organizations; g)
previous experience working in an EU-funded project an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system,
by March 12, 2014 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 26.02.2014 to 12.03.2014
Requisition: VN2014/10(O)-Project Officer(Labour Migration)(Grade Equiv.P2)Maputo,Mozambique
(54539149) Released
Posting: VN 2014 10 (O) - Project Officer (Labour Migration) (54539152) Released
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