Position Title : Programme Specialist (Partnerships)
Duty Station : Pretoria, South Africa
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 24 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:
- Internal candidates
- 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 *
Building on nearly ten years of experience in East and southern Africa, in 2014, IOM Pretoria commenced implementation of the second phase of the 4-year bi-regional programme, Partnership on Health and Mobility in East and Southern Africa (PHAMESA II) with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). PHAMESA II’s overall objective is to contribute to improved standards of physical, mental, and social wellbeing of migrants and migration-affected populations in East and Southern Africa, enabling them to substantially contribute towards the social and economic development of their communities. This will be achieved through four interrelated outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Improved monitoring of migrants health to inform policy and practices;
- Outcome 2: Policies and legislations make provisions for the health needs and rights of migrants and migration affected communities in line with international, regional and national commitments;
- Outcome 3: Migrants and migration affected communities have access and use Migrant-Sensitive Health Services in countries of origin, transit and destination;
- Outcome 4: Strengthened multi-country/ sectoral partnerships and networks for effective and sustainable response to migration and health challenges in East and Southern Africa.Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Manager for PHAMESA II, the successful candidate will support the implementation of outcomes 2 and 4 as they relate to policy development and partnership strengthening. The geographic scope of the work will primarily focus on Southern Africa, but will, on occasion also cover East Africa.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Serve as the team leader for Outcome 4 of PHAMESA II. Facilitate advocacy and regional Coordination activities for the mining sector interventions in Southern Africa. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Providing technical assistance to and attending forums and meetings with key stakeholders, such as regional economic communities (e.g. SADC, COMESA, IOC), governments, UN partners and regional NGOs and CSOs;
- Providing support to the organization of donor coordination meetings, regional partnership forums, and other regional workshops/meetings;
- Conducting technical presentations on IOM’s migration health projects and programmes; and
- Developing and finalizing budget and work plans for the PHAMESA II Partnership Outcome.
- Provide support and technical guidance in implementation of activities related to policy development and partnerships to migration health country coordinators/focal points in IOM offices.
- Serve as the country desk officer for several Southern African countries. Support coordination of technical support, work planning, and reporting requirements.
- Undertake regular duty travel, as necessary to attend relevant meetings, maintain initiatives within the framework of the migration health programme, and monitor project implementation.
- Assist with the recruitment of and delivery of outcomes by consultants and service providers as necessary.
- Facilitate project proposals and participate in fundraising activities, in particular for multi-country or regional projects.
- Represent the Organization at national and international conferences and meetings.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned. *Required Qualifications and Experience:*
Education **
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years
of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in
Public Health, Health Sciences Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine
or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant
professional experience.Experience
• Experience in the field of development in the areas of migration health including HIV, TB,
population mobility and migration;
• Operational experience and understanding of regional migration issues in Southern Africa;
• Sound experience in working with regional organisations, international organisations, and
governmental entities;
• Proven capacity and strategic vision to develop, implement and coordinate migration health
programmes;
• Able to respond to project development opportunities;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and reporting.Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese and French is an advantage.*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.
• plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
• displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 24 March 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
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 11.03.2016 to 24.03.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/59 (P) - Programme Specialist (Partnerships)(P3)-Pretoria,SouthAfrica (54759478)
Released
Posting: Posting NC54759479 (54759479) Released
Posting Channel: Internal Candidates
