VN 19419 - National Programme Officer - NOB

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Coordinate the overall implementation of the Emergency, Recovery, and Resilience Programme, including the multi-year livelihoods, resilience and peacebuilding activities. Guide Senior/Programme Associates and  monitor the financial, logistical, administrative and technical aspects in accordance with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and grant agreements, under the guidance of Senior Programme Manager.

2. Coordinate within the team including Field Staff, along with the implementing partners and service providers, to support the Senior Programme Manager with timely preparation and submission of donor reports, proposals, communications, information and any other materials for the Programme and the Office.
3. Monitor implementation of the projects under ERR programme portfolio according to the projects work plans, and support the Senior Programme Manager to conduct regular compliance exercises including (bi-)monthly financial reconciliation, updates to risk registers and other Document the causes of deviations and bottlenecks while proactively identifying solutions, and prepare timely reporting to SMT to inform their decision making     
4. Liaise and coordinate with government entities, implementing partners, United Nation agencies, civil society, donors and other stakeholders relevant for timely and quality project implementation.

5. Participate in the development and adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches and standard operations procedures to respond to emerging challenges in the project target locations  through a consultative process with local stakeholders and partners, as well as other relevant units in the office.

6. Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation.
7.  Contribute to information management including the Office’s research, monitoring and evaluation activities, awareness raising and visibility, press releases, website updates and other     . 
8. Participate in relevant technical working groups at national or local levels to promote IOM in Lebanon’s expertise and capacities in ERR and related sectors, while proactively identifying potential areas for project development/expansion and cultivating partnerships with other participant stakeholders.          
9. Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of the Office staff, implementing partners and service providers, government officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
10. Undertake duty travel as required related to the implementation and monitoring of programme projects.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with two years of relevant professional experience;

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
 

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. 

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2

Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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