Project Development Officer - Migration Environment and Climate Change (MECC) (P)

Introduction

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

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM is working on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and disaster, through its Climate Action Division (CAD) and regional and country offices. One of the core objectives of this work is to respond adequately to the needs for more and better policy guidance, evidence-based and solution-oriented policies, and on migration and climate change as expressed by States.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist on Migration Environment and Climate Change (MECC RTS), and in close collaboration with relevant units of the Regional Office (RO), Headquarters (HQ) and the Country Offices (CO), the incumbent will support and contribute to IOM’s intervention on climate mobility in West and Central Africa. With a specific focus on policy-work, youth engagement, and partnership, the Project Development Officer (MECC) will support the MECC RTS in strengthening the engagement with the governments and the partners of the Region. This will include support to project development and review, the organisation of events, contributions to public and internal publications, monitoring of activities related to climate mobility programming in the Country Offices, the support of capacity building activities on climate mobility, and other related activities.

In coordination with and under the supervision of the MECC RTS for West and Central Africa :

1. Support the MECC RTS in its overall coordination, development, and reporting of IOM’s

intervention on climate mobility in West and Central Africa in a timely manner.

2. In coordination with all other relevant units in the RO, support the Country Offices in designing and developing new projects on climate mobility and related topics with a particular focus on climate mobility and related topics.

3. Participate in the identification of potential funding opportunities for Climate Mobility.

4. Support the MECC RTS in liaising with and coordinating with government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies, civil society, donors, and other stakeholders for the development of IOM’s footprint on climate mobility in West and Central Africa.

5. Contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of training activities to build the capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors on environmental migration and data.

6. Support the financial, logistical, administrative, and technical tasks and activities in accordance with IOM global policies, practices, and standards, as well as relevant requirements, guidelines, and grant agreements.

7. Oversee the work of the consultants selected for the implementation of RO’s MECC unit activities.

8. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Agricultural Economics; Forestry; Plant Science; Rural Development; Disaster Risk Management; Gender and Development; International Relations, and other related Social Science fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working on climate change, disaster-risk reduction/management, community-based livelihood adaptation, green job creation, and/or climate-smart agriculture is desired;
• Experience in project management and implementation, including resource/financial management, project development, and monitoring and evaluation concepts, is preferable;
• Capacity building experience with governmental and non-governmental actors at the federal and grassroots levels is an asset; and,
• Previous experience working for an international organization, particularly on migration-related issues, is desired.

Skills

• Ability to contribute to project development and resource mobilization efforts, including drafting technical inputs to proposals and identifying funding opportunities;
• Familiarity with the work of UN agencies, and/or similar international organizations would be a plus; and,
• Ability to engage and coordinate with government counterparts, UN agencies, and partners, and contribute to multi-stakeholder processes in a multicultural environment.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) and knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

Notes

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.