Togo: Project Manager

Position Title : Project Manager
Duty Station : Lome, Togo
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 May 2017

Reference Code: CFA 2017/21 (P)

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Accra, Ghana, and in close collaboration
with the relevant units in Headquarters (HQs), and the Regional Office in Dakar, the incumbent
will be responsible for overseeing three IOM projects focusing on counter-trafficking and
counter-smuggling and implemented in Ghana, Gabon, Togo and Benin.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the three projects’ implementation in a timely manner, overseeing financial,
   administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as
   donor requirements;
2. Monitor project progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending
   appropriate action;
3. Coordinate all staff assigned to the projects as well as consultants recruited to support and/or
   undertake specific activities;
4. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Government entities, implementing partners,
   UN agencies, donor and other stakeholders in the projects’ target countries;
5. Coordinate the development of National Plans of Action in each target country and of regional
   Standard Operating Procedures that will ensure timely interagency response to counter
   smuggling.
6. Organize regular regional meetings among Government stakeholders to promote information
   sharing and coordination for counter-smuggling activities.
7. Participate and coordinate the finalization of a counter-smuggling training curriculum as well
   as the delivery of effective training including Training of Trainers (ToT) and other capacity
   building support to key government personnel from each target country.
8. Prepare progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all
   operational aspects of the projects between IOM, the programme’s donors and other
   stakeholders;
9. Advise the Project Focal Points (FP) in Gabon, Benin and Togo on child protection and
   assistance activities in these three countries, with a view to enhancing their effectiveness,
   coherence and integrity, and maximizing synergies between interventions;
10. Advise the Project FPs in Ghana, Togo and Benin on counter smuggling activities in these
    three countries, with a view to enhancing their effectiveness, coherence and integrity, and
    maximizing synergies between interventions
11. Provide technical assistance to IOM Missions in Gabon, Togo and Benin, as requested, with
    a view to building the Organization’s institutional capacities in this programmatic area;
12. Identify new project possibilities in Gabon, Togo and Benin, in relation to expressed
    governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy;
13. Represent IOM at relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at
    promoting IOM’s image and activities;
14. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required;
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Law or a related field
    from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
    Experience
    • Experience and track record in project management
    • Experience implementing IDF projects is an advantage;
    • Strong knowledge of counter-trafficking and counter-smuggling;
    • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government
    counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;
    • Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices;
    • Strong command of budget/financial administration; proven resource management skills;
    • Good level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook).
    Languages
    Fluency in English and French is required.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    •Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this Call for Application (CFA) is subject to
    funding confirmation.
    •Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
    accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 08 May 2017 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
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 25.04.2017 to 08.05.2017