Democratic Republic of the Congo: Programme Manager

Position Title : Programme Manager
Duty Station : Kinshasa, Dem. Rep. Congo
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 March 2016

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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female
candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates
are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
   Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,
   Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,
   Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua
   New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland,
   Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela
   (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of Programme
Manager (PM) based in Lubumbashi and in close cooperation with relevant sub office and units
of DRC, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for meeting programme
reporting and coordination requirements for all activities related to the Border Management and
Police Professionalization (Community Policing) initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC). S/he will work on projects funded by the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
(INL) Bureau of the United States Department of State, and will provide substantive input to
project development and implementation.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and prepare monthly implementation reports, progress reports, periodic and final
   donor reports in collaboration with the RMU in Kinshasa, the Regional Office in Pretoria and the
   IOM office in Washington.
2. Analyze project data and information, and prepare narrative reports to meet Mission and
   donor reporting requirements, ensuring they are in line with financial and budgetary expenditure
   reports.
3. Develop and maintain strong liaison with project partners and stakeholders, relevant
   governmental authorities and any other concerned agencies and working groups in order to
   identify new project opportunities, discuss donor funding, monitor and expedite project
   implementation, and resolve issues.
4. Collect and analyse information on key performance indicators, project burn rates, planned
   and unplanned results and other aspects of INL project implementation to document program
   successes, opportunities and challenges for donor and IOM Management, including the
   Regional Office.
5. Draft concept notes, fact sheets, project narratives, and where relevant, develop them further
   into project documents including work plans and logical frameworks, with a focus on projects in
   the area of Police Reform and Security Sector Reform (SSR).
6. Ensure the IOM website is updated regularly, and coordinate social media reporting to include
   relevant project strategies and results.
7. Liaise and act as focal-point with relevant interlocutors in order to ensure efficient information
   exchange and to promote IOM-implemented and INL funded initiatives, with a focus on law
   enforcement and border management institutions and other donors working in the realm of
   security sector reform.
8. Develop and coordinate talking points, programme summaries, press releases, presentations
   and other informational material for workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings.
9. Develop the Risk and Mitigation matrix, and ensure the establishment and maintenance of
   both a hard and soft copy filing system for projects and other reports.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Law or a related field
from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental
institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills with proven track record;
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies;
• Sound knowledge of project management/implementation and familiarity with financial and
business procedures;
• Experience in providing support to national efforts in the area of security sector reform, law
enforcement, project development, donor relations, operations and/or management;
• Experience working overseas as part of a post-conflict or reconstruction project or program;
• Ability to prepare and provide briefings in English and French.

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:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice 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 20 March 2016 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 07.03.2016 to 20.03.2016

Requisition: SVN 2016/29 (P)Programme Manager (P3) - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

(54757405) Released

Posting: Posting NC54757406 (54757406) Released

Posting Channel: Internal Candidates