Project Officer (MECC/CAD/DRR) at IOM Tanzania

IOM

Project Officer (MECC/CAD/DRR)

Project Officer (MECC/CAD/DRR) at IOM Tanzania August 2024

Position Title: Project Officer (MECC/CAD/DRR)
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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: Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua
and Barbuda; Barbados; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic
Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia
(Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:
The
United Republic of Tanzania is highly vulnerable to the adverse impacts
of climate change, which exacerbate existing challenges related to
displacement and migration. The changing climate patterns, including
prolonged droughts, increased frequency of hazards and environmental
degradation, have severe consequences for the livelihoods, food security
and well-being of communities. These climate-related factors
significantly contribute to population displacement and migration within
the country and across borders.

IOM recognizes the urgent need
to address the linkages between climate change, natural hazards and
displacement and migration, and to develop sustainable solutions that
enhance resilience and protect the rights and well-being of affected
populations.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of
Mission (COM) in Dar es Salaam and the direct supervision of the
Programme Coordinator in Dar es Salaam, and in close coordination with
the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office and
relevant Divisions/Departments /Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Project
Officer (MECC/CAD/DRR) will be responsible and accountable for providing
technical, administrative and logistical support and coordination for
the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the
Migration Environment and Climate Change/Climate Adaptation/Disaster
Risk Reduction (MECC/CAD/DRR) themes within the Country Office.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of MECC/CAD/DRR policies and programmes,
  including monitoring budgetary, administrative and technical aspects, in
  line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
• Provide
  operational guidance and technical supervision to the project staff,
  assisting on the development and implementation of programmatic
  strategy. Monitor and follow up on project progress to increase
  effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.
• Contribute to
  the mainstreaming of MECC/CAD/DRR in the existing programmatic areas
  through the implementation of project activities on the thematic area
  within existing programmes, such as, Emergency Response, Transition and
  Recovery, Durable Solutions, Protection and Migration Management.
• Monitor
  progress against Project’s strategic objectives and benchmarks and
  provide recommendations with respect to improvements and corrections;
  coordinate the establishment of a common Monitoring and Evaluation
  (M&E) Framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and
  impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E
  Officer in the Country Office.
• Recommend priority areas for
  project development in MECC/CAD/DRR and contribute to the development of
  new projects by selecting and summarizing background information,
  assessing the local context and drafting segments for new project
  proposals, with particular focus on contributing to the Kampala
  Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate Change
  (KDMECC).
• Supervise the staff assigned to the project, and
  monitor the work of Consultants/Implementing Partners (IPs) recruited to
  support and/or undertake specific activities. Organize and deliver
  capacity building activities to help build capacity of staff, partners,
  government officials, and other humanitarian actors.
• Apply best
  practices, environmental standards, climate change resilience
  principles, and sector-specific guidelines, considering the specific
  implications for displaced, immobile and migrating populations.
  Encourage a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the
  programme team that addresses the complex dynamics of climate
  change-induced displacement, immobility/migration mobility, and DRR.
• Monitor
  and check compliance by project partners, project staff and
  implementing entities. Liaise with Government entities, IPs, United
  Nations (UN) agencies and other stakeholders in the project.
• Coordinate with other units in the Country Office for the smooth implementation of project activities.
• Facilitate
  the mainstreaming of gender equality, social and disability inclusion,
  and the protection of vulnerable groups in all aspects of programme
  development and implementation. Work to address the specific needs and
  vulnerabilities of women, children, elderly persons, persons with
  disabilities, and marginalized communities in disaster risk reduction
  and climate change resilience-building interventions.
• Coordinate
  the adequate information management on project related activities
  including visibility by drafting or providing regular updates,
  summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in close
  coordination with the donor and relevant Units at HQ.
• Draft
  quality progress Financial, Narrative, and other reports related to the
  project activities. Coordinate the elaboration and dissemination of
  reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders by
  facilitating and following up on timely submission and compliance with
  donor and IOM requirements.
• Participate in relevant conferences,
  workshops, steering committees, and technical working groups, as well
  as other forums; contribute to the presentation of IOM activities.
• Participate
  in relevant UN working groups and activities to contribute to the
  mainstreaming of migration related issues into United Nations
  Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).
• Undertake duty travel as required to support coordination and monitoring activities for project implementation.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s
  degree in Environmental Studies, Geography, Political Science,
  Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public
  Administration, International Studies, 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 in programme development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and/or evaluation;
• Experience supporting project development and capacity-building activities;
• Experience
  in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as
  with national and international institutions; and,
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with stakeholders.

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision;
• Ability
  to maintain partnerships with development partners, government
  counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant
  stakeholders;
• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• Good supervision, coordination, and information management skills;
• Good knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions;
• Good knowledge of migration data, climate change in East Africa and ability to negotiate with government authorities;
• Good
  knowledge of international fora and policy process in the areas of
  migration, climate change, environment, disaster risk reduction;
• Good knowledge of human and financial resources management;
• Good conceptualization, analytical and writing skills;
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region;
• Proven understanding of migration in relation to environment, climate change and natural hazards;
• Proven
  ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with
  relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and
  private sector entities; and,
• Sound knowledge of international
  fora and policy process in the areas of migration, climate change,
  environment, disaster risk reduction, knowledge of frameworks such as UN
  conventions on climate change, ecosystems, desertification etc.

Languages

• IOM’s
  official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members
  are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Proficiency
  of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the
  selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. 

 Closing Date: 15th August, 2024.