Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Apr 2016
Position Title : Programme Manager (Migration Management)
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 04 April 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM South Sudan, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall implementation, oversight and management of IOM South Sudans Migration Management programing in the areas of Immigration and Border Management (IBM), counter human trafficking and migrant smuggling, assistance to vulnerable migrants and migrants caught in crisis, technical cooperation, law enforcement capacity building and other related areas.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Oversee the overall implementation of IOM South Sudans migration management program through effective programing and planning in immigration and border management, technical cooperation, trafficking and migrant smuggling, assistance to vulnerable migrants and migrants caught in crisis and other related areas.
Manage, coordinate and implement program activities in close coordination and collaboration with partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries including the government, UN agencies, NGOs, migrants and communities.
Liaise with and act as IOM focal point to relevant government counterparts such as the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Labour, Justice, Gender, Children and Social Welfare and the National Bureau of Statistics and others.
Coordinate and develop project proposals and corresponding financial requirements, coordinate and oversee project implementation through adequate resources and tasks identification and allocation; pursue regular financial, procurement and output monitoring; ensure relevant financial and narrative reporting obligations and accountability are fulfilled according to IOM and donor requirements, standards and timetables.
Support the government of South Sudan in strengthening the National Coordination
Mechanism on Migration (NCM) through logistical, technical and operational support.
Ensure close liaison, coordination, information exchange and program collaboration with other units of IOM South Sudan, relevant IOM missions, the ACBC, EU Migration Action, UN agencies and partners, government institutions and other stakeholders.
Ensure the timely recruitment of international contractors and consultants for trainings and policy development in accordance with IOMs procedures and regulations.
Coordinate and organize technical trainings for government stakeholders and partners on migration management and related topics in close coordination with ACBC, Regional Thematic Specialists and IOM Geneva.
Undertake duty travels within South Sudan and abroad related to program activities including assessments, liaison with partners and counterparts, cross border meetings and workshops, etc. as required.
Supervise and mentor IOM South Sudan migration management unit staff in Juba and in the field.
Ensure adequate information management of projerelated activities raising and visibility, regular updates, press releases and production of other relevant materials. Respond to any ad hoc information requests from IOM units, donors, partners and the Government of South Sudan.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Masters degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law 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
• Excellent in project development, implementation and monitoring;
• Knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;
• Experience providing support to national efforts in the area of training/capacity building, law enforcement operations and/or immigration and border management information systems and engaging in human trafficking and migrant smuggling;
• Experience in liaising with donors and government counterparts;
• Willing to travel domestically, regionally;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or relevant local languages 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:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 04 April 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
iom-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 recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 22.03.2016 to 04.04.2016
Requisition: SVN 2016/26 (P) – Programme Manager (Migration Management) (P3) Juba,SouthSudan
(54757403) Released
Posting: Posting NC54757404 (54757404) Released
South Sudan: Methodologist
Organization: Forcier Consulting
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Apr 2016
Our Company:
Forcier Consulting was founded in response to the overwhelming demand for data, research and information in some of the most challenging environments in Africa. While we aim to produce reliable and high-quality research in these complex settings, we also make long-term investments in building the capacity of national staff to serve as researchers and consultants. Through this approach, not only do we ensure that today’s decision-makers are able to create evidence-based policies and programmes, but we also establish a research legacy and sustainable technical services industry within the country.
Job Description:
· To lead in the conceptualization of qualitative and quantitative research questions, sampling design and respondent selection procedures for all data collection;
· To adapt research methodologies to ensure their implementation is feasible and sustainable in the current context of South Sudan;
· To support the Research Officer (RO) and Research Manager (RM) with conceptualizing and operationalizing the research design, including the development of data collection instruments/tools;
· To assist and advise the RO and RM on appropriate quality assurance and control measures for data collection;
· To maintain communication with the client on all pertinent issues related to research design and tool development;
· To work alongside the business development unit in drafting appropriate and innovative research designs for proposals;
· To attend client interviews for (potential) business opportunities and represent the firm according to the company’s brand identity;
· To provide additional training and support on project-specific methodologies where required to Researchers, Assistant Research Officers (AROs) and ROs;
· To support and assist in data cleaning and quality control;
· To support and assist in data analysis;
· To work closely with the Director of Research in developing structures and mechanisms that enhance the ongoing (on-the-job) building of research capacity among researchers, AROs, ROs and RMs;
· To expand the breadth of research methodologies beyond Forcier’s current most commonly used options;
· To work with other departments (business development, analytics, operations, etc.) to ensure a continuity of systematic improvements of workflow, with the objective of improving data quality.
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Understanding how to read and interpret the methodological requirements stated in a Terms of Reference document or Statement of Work;
· Ability to explain/clarify technical details of research design and sampling to non-experts;
· Practical understanding of how technical choices about research design impact project timeline and budget;
· Proficiency in research design and operationalization (drafting tools based on indicators that can be linked to specific research questions and objectives);
· Ability to draw simple random, stratified random, and PPS samples, preferably using STATA;
· Ability to use, merge, and clean datasets, code variables, generate appropriate sampling weights and perform other necessary aspects of data management and manipulation to create a sample frame with the necessary characteristics to draw a sample;
· Experience with using STATA is preferred, although not a prerequisite
· Ability to moderate focus group discussions (FGDs), conduct key informant interviews, and transcribe, code and analyze qualitative data;
· Experience with (on-the-job) training and capacity building on research methodology, data collection techniques and ethics of research;
· Ability to identify potential design weaknesses and threats for data quality, and familiarity with how these can be mitigated using quality control strategies;
· Preferred candidates will bring specific skills to the South Sudan office, including experience with some or all of the following: participatory/interactive approaches to monitoring and evaluation, GIS mapping, ethnographic (participant) observation, experimental design (including RCTs);
· Ability to pro-actively and constructively contribute to the standardization and systematization of workflow and procedures;
· Ability to assess the feasibility of a given research strategy or data collection tool with regard to practical/logistical/security constraints and the cultural and socio-political context of South Sudan.
Experience required:
· Master’s degree in any of the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, etc.), PhD preferable;
· Coursework or experience in designing quantitative and qualitative research to high academic standards;
· Minimum of 3 years professional experience working in research or M&E;
· Experience living and working in South Sudan is an advantage.
What we offer:
· A dynamic working environment with highly motivated and talented South Sudanese and international peers who share a passion for conducting research in challenging environments;
· Base salary between $ 1,500 and $ 3,000 USD monthly, dependent
on experience level and qualifications;
· Cost of living allowance and local healthcare insurance included as benefits;
· Housing, transport and R&R flight accrual for candidates applying from outside of South Sudan.
How to apply:
Please submit your application on our website at www.forcierconsulting.com on or before April 1st, 2016 at 12 p.m. (East Africa Time Zone UTC + 03:00).