National Project Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Vanuatu, and in close coordination with the Senior Programme Specialist (Regular Migration Pathways) and Programme Support Unit (PSU) in Fiji, the National Project Officer will manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of IOM Vanuatu-led labour mobility projects. Specifically, the incumbent will manage the implementation of Vanuatu’s Equipping Families for the Benefits of Labour Mobility Programme in Vanuatu and Enhance Migration Management in Tuvalu and Vanuatu on Regular Pathways for Labour Mobility projects.

1. Coordinate the overall implementation of the project including the oversight of financial, logistical, administrative and technical aspects in accordance with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and grant agreements. 
2. Monitor project implementation according to the work plan; document and evaluate results; identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective actions. 
3. Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation.
4. Develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools. Contribute to information management including awareness raising and visibility, press releases, website updates and other relevant information-sharing materials. 
5. Identify potential areas for project development and contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context and drafting segments of project proposals.
6. Participate in the development and adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches and standard operations procedures to respond to emerging challenges in the county through a consultative process with other relevant parties in the office. 
7. Coordinate the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
8. Liaise and coordinate with government entities, implementing partners, United Nation agencies, civil society, donors and other stakeholders. 
9. Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors. 
10. Participate in relevant conferences, working groups, workshops, steering committees, working groups, and other forums.
11. Supervise, train, and guide project staff and consultants. 
12. Undertake duty travel as required related to project implementation and monitoring. 
13. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
    • Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
      • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
      • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills
        • Knowledge and understanding of the Pacific political, labour migration and humanitarian issues.
        • Ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
        • An ability to work on strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks.
        • Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
        • Detailed-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills
        • Strong knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and human rights. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Bislama is required (oral and written). IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. 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 three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
14. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
15. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.