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ST 039.24- National Project Officer – Western Hemisphere Program – OIM

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INSTITUCIÓN:  Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), ONU Migración

Título: National Project Officer – Western Hemisphere Program

Lugar de destino: Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Departamento: Project

Contrato / Nivel: NO-A

Supervisión directa: Chief of Mission

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Organizational Context and Scope

The IOM-managed Western Hemisphere Program (hereinafter WHP) funded by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration of the U.S. State Department, seeks to enhance the capacities of stakeholders and other actors in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean to manage migration in a safe, orderly and humane manner. The Program has four main thematic pillars: migration management, partnerships, migration crisis response management and communication.

The WHP implements activities in 12 countries currently, Dominican Republic is one of them, through national teams, each of them led by a National Project Officer. Under the direct supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission in the Dominican Republic and in close coordination with the WHP regional coordination team, the National Project Officer will be responsible for executing the following tasks in the Dominican Republic.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  1. Collect, analyze and present information on the national context and trends on migration, as well as the response of national stakeholders and actors to identify shortcomings, gaps and needs of improvement; thus contribute to the development of the WHP program intervention in the country, a national strategy and work plan for implementation.
  2. Coordinate the project activity implementation, maintaining the coherence of all project components at national, local and cross-border level, as well as the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the intervention.
  3. In coordination with the supervisor, liaise and coordinate with national counterparts in the phase of devising and then implementing the project activities, as well maintain regular communication with the representatives of the donor in the country; moreover, seek and develop collaboration with other UN Agencies to foster synergies and avoid duplications of the WHP activity implementation.
  4. Conduct and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation task of implemented activities; keep a regular dialogue and coordination with the WHP regional coordination team, timely raise attention on relevant events in the country, new trends and developments, shortcomings and opportunities.
  5. Supervise the WHP national team and delegate tasks to them when applicable; liaise with other relevant Mission units and colleagues to facilitate and promote complementarity and synergies with other programs, as well as the timely and smooth execution of the internal administrative and financial duties.
  6. Recruit and monitor the work of consultants and other entities contracted under the Program, in accordance with the standards established by the Organization to ensure quality and timely results.
  7. Organize and roll out events pertaining to the WHP implementation in the country, such as trainings, workshops, conferences, and others, which respond to the priorities and needs identified in relation to strengthening the migration management capacities.
  8. Actively participate in national, local, border and cross-border coordination fora related to migration governance, for example thematic inter-institutional and coordination councils, forum of migrant organizations, national coalitions against human trafficking, binational cross-border platforms.
  9. Promote the incorporation of the gender perspective within the Program activities in a transversal manner; apply gender markers while devising and implementing program activities.
  10. Participate and represent the Program in seminars and other relevant meetings with governmental and non-governmental entities related to the Program’s areas of competence.
  11. Conduct field trips for coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Program activities at the local level and for liaising with relevant key stakeholders.
  12. Prepare interim and final technical reports, as well as other relevant documents (for example event summary, spot reports, presentations) related to the implementation of the WHP in the country; liaise with the Resource Management Unit to coordinate timely delivery of financial reports.
  13. Collect and systematize program information on progress and objective fulfillment to respond to requests raised by the WHP regional coordination, the donor or counterparts, as well as for knowledge management.
  14. Promote the visibility of the Program and its achievements in coordination with the Mission’s Communication and Media Coordinator, for example through the production of audiovisual material and the drafting of Press Briefing Notes, among others.
  15. Support the Mission in the development, advocacy and negotiation of new projects that aim to intervene in similar thematic areas of the WHP.
  16. Perform other associated and relevant functions for the correct execution of the projects, as assigned by his/her supervisor according to the needs of the position.

Required Qualifications and Experience

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 two years of relevant professional experience; or,
  • Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.

EXPERIENCE

  •  Practical and demonstrable experience  in project development and coordination.
  •  Proven professional experience in migration and/or in migration and/or public policy.
  • Proven capacity in the design and development of strategies and strategies and policies.
  • Experience in international cooperation projects with government counterparts.

SKILLS

  • Knowledge of a broad range of migration related subject areas
  • Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationships with counterparts;
  • Excellent ability to manage and work in diverse teams

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

REQUIRED

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

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of French

Competencies

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

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

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.

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.

See terms of reference for more details of the call for proposals.

Detalles

Departamento(s):

Proyectos

Oferta

Horario:

Completo

Días laborales:

Lunes a Viernes

Tanda:

Completa

Alojamiento:

No ofrecido

Accessibilidad física:

No aplica

Vacante de cuota protegida:

No

Requerimientos

Edad:

De 18 a 25 años

De 26 a 35 años

De 36 a 49 años

Más de 50 años

Nacionalidad:

Dominicana

Extranjera con Permiso de Residencia

Nivel educativo:

Posgrado

Experiencia profesional:

Inicial

Operativa

Ejecutiva

Administrativa

Dirección

Habilidades informáticas:

Avanzadas

Idiomas requeridos:

Español

Inglés

Idiomas valorados:

Francés

Licencia de conducir:

No aplica

Seguro medico propio:

No aplica

Papel de buena conducta:

No aplica

Ubicación

Región:

Ozama (Santo Domingo)

Provincia:

Distrito Nacional

Dirección:

César Nicolás Penson 102-A, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Municipio:

Distrito Nacional

Zona Especial:

No aplica

Datos de contacto

Nombre:

Unidad de Recursos Humanos

Cargo:

Punto Focal de HR

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