Job Identification (Reference Number): 13500
Position Title: Programme Support and Liaison Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Bamako
Duty Station Country: Mali
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 27 March 2025
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Context
IOM Mali Country Office (CO) is looking to expand its engagement with the UN in Mali to work towards the implementation of intergovernmental agreements covering migration, including the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. IOM plays a key role in mainstreaming migration in the work of UN Country Teams and will continue to do so through the UN’s Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). Furthermore, in Mali, an UN Network on Migration was created, bringing together UN agencies working on migration in the country. Its role is to offer coordinated and system-wide support on migration-related issues to the government. IOM, as Secretariat and Co-coordinator of the UN Network on Migration in Mali, has an important role in supporting the implementation, follow-up and review process of the Government of Mali towards the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and in close collaboration with the relevant units at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Support and Liaison Officer will be responsible and accountable for supervision of programme support staff, coordination and facilitation of project development, donor, and institutional reporting in the fields of migration management and emergency response, as well as will support the Country Office’s (CO) resources mobilisation outreach. The Programme Support and Liaison Officer will assist with liaison activities with counterparts in the government, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM’s Strategic Plan, in line with its Continental, regional and country strategies.
Responsibilities
1. Supervise the Programme Support staff, contribute to the development and endorsement process of results-based programmes and projects, concept notes, and project proposals, in close coordination with the CoM, Project Managers, United Nations Country Team (UNCT), relevant donors, government counterparts and project partners, by providing technical inputs and support that responds to emerging trends and priorities and that are in compliance with IOM and donor interests and requirements.
2. Review resources requirements, document programmatic needs, gaps and opportunities. Contribute to the alignment to IOM global, regional and country strategies during project development and donor reporting, including supporting and promoting use of Strategic Results Framework (SRF) global results and indicators.
3. Support the Project Managers in drafting donor reports in close coordination with relevant units in the CO and RO in line with IOM policies, standards and internal procedures.
4. Research potential and realistic funding opportunities among government and non-government donors, review calls for proposals and collect donor information. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities, and assist with developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base.
5. Support effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project/programme partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies and working groups.
6. In coordination with relevant units in the CO, draft visibility and other resource mobilization materials and organize donor briefings and visits.
7. Support capacity building and training activities in the field of programme development, donor and institutional reporting and the roll-out of the SRF for CO’s staff through workshops and seminars.
8. In support of knowledge management, maintain accurate, updated and pertinent records of all correspondences, project development and donor and institutional reporting files, and related information in IOM’s relevant software application.
9. Provide inputs and information to support the Head of Programme and the Chief of Mission in external representation and fund-raising functions, and participate in UN and other partners fora, especially within the donor community.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Skills
Language
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Notes
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.
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.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 27 March 2025 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Tagged as: International Organization for Migration, Mali
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