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Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 Mar 2017

Position: Country Strategic Planning Consultant

Unit: Regional Bureau Panama Programme Unit

Based in: Panama City

Type of Contract: International Consultancy

Duration: 10 Months

Timeline: March – December 2017

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

This position is based in WFP’s Regional Bureau in Panama, within the Programme Unit.

The job holder will have a Programme Policy Officer profile and will report to the Senior Regional Programme and Policy Advisor (Head of Programme)

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to the implementation of WFPs Integrated Road Map (IRM), which comprises: (1) the WFP Strategic Plan (2017-2021), (2) the policy on Country Strategic Plans, (3) the Financial Framework Review and (4) the Corporate Results Framework. Together these four pillars will allow the organization to design and deliver coherent portfolios, instead of a project-based approach. Under this new approach, Country Offices will be better positioned to support the countries in which WFP operates through an increased emphasis on maximizing and measuring results within country strategic plans.

The consultancy will focus on providing support to Country Offices in the implrmentation of the IRM and in particular the transition to the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) frameworks aiming to outline WFPs contribution to achieving zero hunger at a country level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Working within the Regional Bureau Panama (RBP) Programme Unit, coordinate Interim CSP and CSP formulation efforts between Country Offices, RBP and Headquarters (HQ);
2. Contribute towards the design of consultative workshops tools and approaches tailored to each CO, building on best practices from around the region and globally;
3. Support COs in the facilitation and conducting of all CSP formulation consultative workshops;
4. Coordinate CSP formulation mission team composition (RB and HQ staff) and scheduling;
5. Facilitate communication throughout the region and with HQ as well as documentation of best practices in the design of CSPs and Interim CSPs. Ensure corporate guidance is disseminated to relevant COs;
6. Provide post CSP formulation mission support in finalizing CSP strategic concept notes and support the revision of eventual CSP documents. Provide backstopping in the consolidation of RB feedback and coordination with COs on concept note and full CSP drafts;
7. In coordination with COs, RB technical staff and HQ identify opportunities for complementary technical support missions aiming to inform CSP development (e.g. capacity strengthening workshops) and support their planning and implementation;
8. Support RB inputs into the corporate Project Review Process;
9. Manage and track funds related to CSP formulation allocated to COs and RB and provide regular analysis and updates;
10. Track all CO progress towards their specific critical pathways; and
11. Others as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has gained experience in designing and implementing food assistance programmes.
• Has a good understanding of project cycle management, including M&E.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and management decisions.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and consultations.
• Has a good understanding of the LAC context and WFP’s work in Middle Income Countries. Experience in other regions/contexts is desirable.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Spanish. Desirable: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and Intermediate knowledge (level B) in French.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-graduate relevant professional experience. Previous experience with WFP or another organization working on food security or development issues in the region is desirable.

How to apply:

Application Procedures:

Go to: https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=18401&company=C0000168410P&username

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “View Vacancy” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

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Organization: UNOPS
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Mar 2017

Brindar soporte en comunicación para medios escritos, redes sociales y diseño gráfico. Los contenidos se utilizarán para dar visibilidad a los mejoramientos bajo el convenio de Prosperidad Social con UNOPS (más de 3.500 en 40 municipios).

El contrato inicialmente se realizará a tiempo parcial, con posibilidad de ampliarlo a tiempo completo en función del volumen de trabajo y avance del proyecto.

Actividades:
El/la Asistente/a de Comunicaciones recibirá por parte del equipo de UNOPS las fotografías e información textual necesaria que utilizará como base de su trabajo.
Bajo la supervisión de la Especialista de Comunicaciones de UNOPS, el rol de Asistente/a de Comunicaciones tendrá las siguientes funciones:

• Asistir en la elaboración de propuestas de insumos (textos e imágenes) para su aprobación por parte de UNOPS y Prosperidad Social y su posterior publicación en medios escritos y redes sociales (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Asistir en la adaptación de datos estadísticos a formatos gráficos amigables que se puedan fácilmente compartir con las audiencias.
• Creación de un archivo de fotografías, infografías, pictogramas, gifs y otro tipo de material gráfico adecuado a su uso en los canales sociales, de acuerdo a los lineamientos y uso de logos de Prosperidad Social y UNOPS.
• Apoyo en la generación de oportunidades, mensajes e ideas creativas para la publicación en medios sociales, a partir de las actividades de la organización.
• Preparación y planificación de campañas mensuales o bajo las temáticas que se determinen (por ej. Días Internacionales) en conjunto con Prosperidad Social.
• Apoyar en la gestión de los contenidos y ser capaz de adaptarlos a los diferentes canales.
• Recomendaciones para la mejora de la comunicación en los distintos canales, conforme a seguimiento de campañas y estrategias digitales. Tomar como referencia las tendencias del momento en redes sociales en cuanto a estilos, temas, hashtags, etc.
• Cumplir con las especificaciones técnicas y créditos de fotografías proporcionadas por UNOPS y Prosperidad Social, así como instrucciones transmitidas de forma oral en cuanto a consideraciones estéticas.
• Apoyar en la elaboración de planes de medios en radios, televisión y prensa.
• Desempeñar otras funciones afines requeridas por la Especialista de Comunicaciones de UNOPS.

Educación:

• Profesional con título de grado en periodismo, comunicación multimedia, publicidad u otros afines.
• Se valorarán estudios de especialización, posgrado o maestría en diseño gráfico, comunicación digital, marketing u otros.

Experiencia:

• Se valorará presentación de portafolios de trabajo de diseño gráfico y/o ejemplos de campañas en medios sociales.
• Se valorará excelente redacción escrita.
• Se valorará criterio profesional en fotografía.
• Se valorará habilidades interpersonales para planificar, adaptarse a los cambios y trabajar con plazos de entrega breves.

How to apply:

Para solicitar un puesto específico o la inclusión en una lista de candidatos, cree una cuenta en el GPRS. Los solicitantes introducirán información personal, formación académica, experiencia, idiomas, habilidades y otros datos. No es necesario completar este perfil personal de una sola vez ya que puede guardarse y actualizarse de manera continua.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/Account/Register.aspx

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=11697

Organization: UNOPS
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Mar 2017

Brindando soporte a las áreas administrativas, social y técnica, el/la Comunicador Social es responsable de dar apoyo operativo desde el terreno al equipo de la gerencia del proyecto emplazado en Bogotá, en donde encontrará un equipo de trabajo compuesto por ingenieros, arquitectos, administradores y trabajadores sociales. La labor del rol de Comunicador Social consiste en apoyar eficaz y diligentemente las acciones de índole operativo y técnico encomendadas para la ejecución del proyecto. El lugar de trabajo es la región Caribe (departamentos de Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, Guajira, Magdalena, Córdoba, San Andrés Islas y Atlántico) y las regiones Andina y Sur (Boyacá, Chocó, Cauca, Casanare, Nariño, Putumayo, Amazonas, Vaupés, Caquetá y Guainía. El/la Comunicador Social tendrá como base los Departamentos mencionados, teniendo en consideración que el traslado de ciudad en ciudad no será antes de los tres meses, después el/la Comunicador/a se trasladará a otro departamento dentro de la región en donde el proyecto esté en marcha, siendo el lugar de trabajo inicial César – Magdalena (Valledupar). Debe entenderse que no todos los Departamentos estarán en ejecución simultáneamente, por ese motivo el/la Comunicador Social deberá estar cubriendo aquellos que lo estén de acuerdo a la programación del proyecto y a las prioridades impartidas por Prosperidad Social. El/la comunicador/a debe tener disponibilidad para trasladarse y vivir en los territorios en los que se desarrolla el proyecto.

Actividades:

Este puesto reportará en terreno al Especialista o Asociado de Desarrollo y al Especialista de Comunicaciones del proyecto y tendrá las siguientes responsabilidades:

• Levantamiento de información que sirva para construir una memoria del desarrollo del proyecto tales como historias de vida, testimonios, fotografías antes y después y entrevistas, entre otros, en su municipio/zona de actuación.
• Apoyar en la organización de eventos, talleres y reuniones que regularmente se realizan en territorio.
• Asistir en la revisión y elaboración de los diseños de todo tipo de material impreso, edu-comunicativo, pendones y vallas que permitan informar a la comunidad sobre asuntos particulares del proyecto en cada municipio.
• Ayudar en la clasificación y recopilación de documentos generados en el normal desarrollo del proyecto y creación de biblioteca de fotografías
• Apoyar en la redacción y elaboración de actas de reuniones y de los reportes de gestión para su municipio con la frecuencia requerida
• Contribuir en la socialización de avances del proyecto, resultados de las intervenciones y lecciones aprendidas, a fin de generar valor agregado y posicionamiento ante diferentes audiencias.
• Seguimiento y elaboración de informes sobre noticias publicadas del proyecto en medios locales y/o regionales.
• Creación de una base de datos de contacto y actores en territorio
• Cualquier otra función que le pueda ser encomendada por el Especialista o Asociado de Desarrollo y/o por el Especialista de Comunicaciones del proyecto en el ámbito de esta designación

Educación:

• Profesional con título universitario en Comunicación Social.

Experiencia:

• Se requiere disponibilidad para trasladarse y vivir en los territorios en los que se desarrolla el proyecto. Se debe tener en cuenta que el traslado de ciudad en ciudad no será antes de los tres meses, el lugar de trabajo inicial es Cesar – Magdalena (Valledupar).
• Se requiere disponibilidad para viajar por territorios aislados del país.
• Se requiere mínimo dos años de experiencia profesional comprobada como comunicador social.
• Se requiere experiencia en fotografía a nivel profesional (adjuntar portafolio o muestra de trabajo).
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada de un año en elaboración y edición de reportes escritos.
• Se valorará experiencia de dos años en participación con equipos multidisciplinarios.
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada de un año en elaboración e implementación de estrategias de comunicación social en proyectos multidisciplinarios.
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada como comunicador social en trabajo con comunidades.
• Se valorará contar con red de contactos con medios y prensa.

How to apply:

Para solicitar un puesto específico o la inclusión en una lista de candidatos, cree una cuenta en el GPRS. Los solicitantes introducirán información personal, formación académica, experiencia, idiomas, habilidades y otros datos. No es necesario completar este perfil personal de una sola vez ya que puede guardarse y actualizarse de manera continua.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/Account/Register.aspx

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=11657

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Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 24 Feb 2017

Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The expert will be seconding the Head of Emergency Pool, supporting in strategic definition of the yearly objectives and with direct leadership in coordinating the other Operations Flying profiles, insuring coherence within department’s priorities and directions. He/She will be available for frequent deployments to the missions and fill-in a specific key position within mission’s organigram or act as Emergency Coordinator, being responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Acción Contra el Hambre’s programs within deployment missions.

In case of Gap Filling, the expert will need to quickly cover a vacant position – upon specific job description – and insure that key action points are managed until longer term profile has been identified.

In case of Emergency response, the expert will assist the Country Director in the overall management of Acción Contra el Hambre’s emergency response programme within the mission; including programming, operations, security, and stakeholder relations. Responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating and managing all emergency response activities Responsible for managing Acción Contra el Hambre mission’s emergency donor portfolio and budgets as well as emergency response staff development.

When based in Madrid, the expert will be leading the participation of the Emergency pool within Operations Department’s transversal issues, participating to the lessons learnt exercises and capitalisation documents and providing expertise and contributions with a field point of view.

Reporting to the Head of Emergency Pool, to the Operations Director, to the Country Director and to the Geographical Desk; as appropriate.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

· Support the implementation of the Emergency Pool Action Plan and act as coordinator of the Flying Emergency Coordinators.

· Assessment, Program Design, Planning and Emergency Project Management and Implementation.

· Gap Filling for Operation Positions in the missions and Strategic Support to the missions.

· Project management.

· General Management and Leadership at mission level.

· Programme Support Service management: Human Resources, Security Management, Financial Management and Planning.

· Lessons Learnt and Emergency pool/Operations’ tools development and integration.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

· University Degree, ideally related to humanitarian or logistic fields.

· Minimum 5 years previous experience in similar field-based positions – a combination of field and HQ posts acceptable – Essential.

· Strong knowledge of management procedures and requirements at HQ level.

· High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets.

· Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multinational team under difficult circumstances.

· The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors.

· Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management.

· An experience in Emergency Response would be significant asset.

· Experience in the preparation of project proposals, budgets and reports to donors and other stakeholders– Essential.

· Experience in managing Projects at field level.

· Experience in inter-agency coordination, representation and negotiation with state and non-state actors – Essential.

· Experience working in a volatile environment – Essential.

· HR management experience – Essential.

· Experience in working in with local authorities and partners – Essential.

· Knowledge and experience in Acción Contra el Hambre procedures – Highly Desired.

· Languages: Spanish (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written), English ( compulsory working language, spoken, read and written), French (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written, Arabic (very useful).

· Gender approach acknowledgement would be an asset.

· Computer (office) and internet use skills.

· Mobility (national/international): 70% time in the field – 30% time in HQ, 2 to 3 months mission’s length, 24h notice in case of sudden emergencies, according to prioritisation set up by the emergency pool; breaks according to Emergency Pool policy.

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE

· Integration into a dynamic organization, of recognized professional prestige with international projection.

· Contract for work: 1 year.

· Remuneration: between 29,000 € and 33,000 € gross per year.

· 25 working days of annual leave (proportional to time worked).

· Restaurant tickets.

How to apply:

We will only consider the candidacies received by our online service. Please click in the following link to accede to the service:

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Note. – Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our Website www.accioncontraelhambre.org in case of not find it published here means that the selection process has been closed.

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 07 Mar 2017

The Norwegian Standby Roster for Civilian Observers (NOROBS) is a sub-roster of NORCAP and provides observers to monitoring mechanisms and civilian capacity to peace support operations.

Background

Over five decades of conflict in Colombia has resulted in mass displacement, human rights violations, undermining development and the State presence particularly at the regional and local levels. The country still registers more than 7 million IDPs across the country. In recent years there has been a great effort to promote an end to the conflict, which is reflected in the recent peace agreement between the government and the FARC, the largest guerrilla group. This is a sign of hope for the country and its citizens. While the peace process with the FARC is a great achievement, challenges remain, with respect to implementation of the Peace Agreement, re-building trust with affected communities and victims, and guaranteeing effective access of the population to rights and solutions. In addition recent national referendum in which a significant portion of the population voted No to the peace agreement reflects deep political and social polarization, that will need to be overcome to build a lasting peace.

Job description

• Under the direct guidance of UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the Peacebuilding Advisor will provide strategic direction as well as concrete advice on peace and development issues to support programme implementation in the context of expected UN system support to the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP. He/she will provide technical, policy and political advice as critical inputs into inter-agency processes related to peace-building, particularly UN support to early implementation of peace agreements and the Government of Colombia’s rapid response strategy for early peace dividends.
• The Advisor will work closely with relevant UNCT colleagues, the UN Monitoring and Verification Mission, the UN Department for Political Affairs (DPA), as well as relevant Government institutions, donors, private sector and civil society organizations to promote dialogue and consensus building, and provide advice on conflict-sensitive programming.
• The Advisor will be responsible for the effective functioning of the UNCT interagency Peace Group. He/she will liaise closely with the United Nation Mission in Colombia with an eye to ensuring close coordination and sharing of information and analysis regarding peace implementation.
• The Advisor will participate on behalf of the RC in relevant national fora and represent the UN system where necessary, liaising with key stakeholders in peace-related work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the RC and UNCT on issues of peace implementation and advances to support the UN system assistance to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Undertake regular political and conflict analysis in support of RC, UNCT and HQ-NY; liaise closely with the United Nations Mission in Colombia.
• Identify areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders and support programme development, providing expert advice in the preparation of the UN response to government requests related peace and reconciliation;
• Build capacity of local and national actors;
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional humanitarian experience from the field of peacebuilding (equivalent to the UN P5 level or higher)

• Extensive knowledge of peace building processes and humanitarian programming

• Higher university degree in a social science or related discipline

• Experience in capacity building and coordination

• Demonstrable understanding of the UN inter-agency mechanism, UN agencies’ mandates, and the main humanitarian frameworks and tools

• Proven ability to negotiate and strategically influence change with a wide range of stakeholders (including at senior level) through team/coalition building and advocacy

• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, oral and written communication skills

• Fluency in English and Spanish

We offer

• A great opportunity to work in an international setting for a world recognised organisation.
• Significant life experiences through challenges and self-development.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please enter the geographical location for all your previous positions when registering your CV. whilst there is no specific field for this information in our CV form, please include it in the «Company name» field.
• Please submit your full application in English
• NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

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Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

Position Title : Technical Secretariat Coordinator (Regional Conference on Migration (RCM))
Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 01 March 2017

Reference Code: CFA 2017/04 (P)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration
and 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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of Presidency Pro-Tempore of the Regional Conference on
Migration (RCM) and the overall administrative and programme supervision and guidance of the
IOM Regional Director of the Regional Office in San Jose, Costa Rica, the successful candidate
will be responsible for the coordination of the RCM Technical Secretariat (RCM-TS), in
accordance with the document “Updated Terms of Reference for the Technical Secretariat”,
annexed to the Santa Fe Document, adopted at the XVI RCM Meeting (La Romana, Dominican
Republic, June 10-11, 2011).

The Technical Secretariat Coordinator will advise RCM Member Countries on issues of
migration; periodically inform the focal points on the progress of the Conference; update new
authorities of the Member Countries on the topics of the RCM; coordinate with International
Organizations and civil society on actions leading to attaining the objectives of the RCM; and
procure resources from international cooperation that contribute to the execution of the topics of
interest of the RCM, among other tasks.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

General Description
Responsible for the coordination of the TS-RCM, in accordance with the general functions described below, which were revised by the Committee established for this task during the XXI RCM, in
San Pedro Sula, Honduras in 2016.

General Functions
Under the supervision of the Presidency Pro-Témpore of the RCM and the administrative and
programmatic guidance of the IOM Regional Representative, the selected person will:

1. Execute all management activities necessary for the effective work of the Technical
   Secretariat;
2. Provide technical and logistical support to the Presidency Pro-Témpore for the planning,
   organization and implementation of meetings of the RCM and the Regional Consultation
   Group on Migration (RCGM), seminars, workshops, trainings and any other event agreed to
   be held within the framework of the RCM ;
3. Responsible for the implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the activities included in
   the Plan of Action of the RCM and other activities agreed on by the Vice-Ministers. Follow up on
   plans and activities pending implementation;
4. Draft and/or assist in the development of work and reference documents for the meetings of
   the RCM;
5. Coordinate the management, administration and upgrading of the RCM Virtual Secretariat;
6. Prepare financial and activity reports and other general narrative reports on the activities of
   the TS of the RCM. In particular, to prepare quarterly financial and operational reports that
   will be available for Member Countries;
7. Prepare budgets for the operations of the TS as well as for other activities, as required;
8. Advise RCM Member Countries on migration affairs;
9. Maintain contact and regularly coordinate with government officials and international
   organizations as well as civil society representatives with the aim of achieving the objectives
   of the RCM;
10. Develop and update the terms of reference and job descriptions of the staff of the TS;
11. Perform any other tasks related to the management of the TS as requested by the
    Presidency Pro-Témpore of the RCM provided that there is no substantive financial impact;
    otherwise, the proposed tasks and their corresponding financial commitment is to be submitted
    as a proposal for approval by Member Countries;
12. Serve as the RCM representative to other organizations and institutions on migration and
    coordination matters, and liaise with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as
    international and civil society organizations;
13. Maintain an inclusive workplace that promotes fairness, honesty, integrity and openness;
    respects the opinions of others and treats all with equality and dignity without regard to
    gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status,
    disability, age, or sexual orientation;
14. Strengthen the links with the focal points of the RCM by using the available technological
    resources;
15. Inform the Member Countries about the opportunities for synergies between the RCM
    agenda and those of other specialized forums and consultative processes;
16. Inform the RCGM on possible mechanisms to enhance collaboration and coordination with
    specialized international organizations; and

17. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in Social Political Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic
    institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

    Experience
    • Experience as project/programme director in migration affairs, including liaising with
    governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as international and civil society organizations;
    • Thorough knowledge and experience of migrant’s assistance, migration management,
    development programmes, technical cooperation and regional consultation/dialogue processes
    on migration;
    • Knowledge of and experience in the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM), its Plan of
    Action and related projects; and, IOM administrative-financial standards is an advantage.
    Languages
    Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    Employment Conditions The hiring of the Coordinator of the Technical Secretariat will be approved by Member Countries of the RCM for an initial period of two years, with renewals of two years, which may be extended for a maximum of six years; “All-inclusive” salary of US$78.000/per year; 2.5 vacation days per month of service; Participation in IOM Medical Insurance, subject to medical approval and to the payment of the costs that correspond to the employee (RCM as the employer covers the balance); Payment of applicable taxes and/or national social security fees is liable to the selected person; Accreditation as IOM staff member before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica with the corresponding diplomatic benefits.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 01 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 20.02.2017 to 01.03.2017

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