National Project Manager (Durable Solutions) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Consortium Representation

• Represent Consortium and its interests with relevant government authorities and promote collaborative cooperation with key government counterparts for effective implementation and towards achievement of durable solutions to displacement in Somalia.
• Provide the necessary coordination structures for the Consortium and lead the coordination platforms at the operational levels while ensuring the inter-organization synergies and joint efforts.
• Effectively manage partnerships between consortium partners to facilitate effective collaboration; and be responsive to consortium partners requests for coordination support and needs.
• Consortium Management and Coordination
• Manage the overall implementation of the Consortium in a timely manner and be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
• Liaise between consortium partners to ensure clear expectations and quality delivery of programming.
• Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across all consortium partners by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning.
• Coordinate the development of all technical tools related to the consortium’s project.
• Promote effective engagement and support to the consortium learning partner.
• Define project implementation modalities and methodologies.

Project Cycle Management

• Ensure the project progress is effectively monitored through regular data collection, analysis of indicators and activities and documented with proper sources of verification.
• In coordination with the MEAL and Reporting Officer, monitor activities of the consortium members against work plan, Monitoring and Evaluation framework as well as program principle- and ensure collaboration with consortium’s learning partner.
• Undertake regular visit to project areas and for consultation with Consortium members, donor representatives and other program stakeholders.
• Oversee and coordinate timely submission of reporting requirements to the donor and ensure all Partners of the Consortium comply with their reporting requirements to IOM. Ensure proper documentation of all programme’s supportive documents for the projects (grants, beneficiary registration, land agreements, etc.) are recorded.
• Undertake regular travel including to field locations to support consortium efforts.

Grant Management

• Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of project deliverables
• Ensure that donor rules and procedures are understood and respected by all parties, sharing information and conducting training if required on proposed systems and processes for consortium management.
• Prepare documentation for any project modifications, including budget revisions, amendments or extensions. Ensure such changes are made in close consultation with the consortium partners.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, International Development, Emergency Management, Peace Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience working in the field of displacement and durable solutions, displacement, peacebuilding, community resilience, and related field
• Demonstrable multi-stakeholder coordination experience;
• Experience in operational activities in a complex crisis or post-crisis setting;
• Experience in project design, implementation, and management;
• Experience liaising with specialized international agencies (UN agencies, international organizations and international specialized NGOs);
• Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations and NGOs mandates and programmes in the field of displacement, durable solutions and community resilience;
• Experience working in the country or region is an advantage.
• Experience working in the field of displacement and durable solutions, displacement, peacebuilding, community resilience, and related field
• Demonstrable multi-stakeholder coordination experience;
• Experience in operational activities in a complex crisis or post-crisis setting;
• Experience in project design, implementation, and management;
• Experience liaising with specialized international agencies (UN agencies, international organizations and international specialized NGOs);
• Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations and NGOs mandates and programmes in the field of displacement, durable solutions and community resilience;
• Experience working in the country or region is an advantage.

Geographical experience

• Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in Somalia (essential).
• Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in Africa (essential).

Skills

• Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement
• Knowledge of working in conflict/volatile contexts on durable solutions and community stabilization in Somalia;
• Knowledge of implementing M&E activities for durable solutions and community stabilization programming.
• Excellent and demonstrable management, analytical, communication and writing skills;
• Proficiency in statistical software, such as R and STATA, is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Working knowledge of Somali and Arabic will be advantageous.

Required Competencies
Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
• Managerial Competencies - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.