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:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba;
Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of
Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia;
Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of);
Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe;
Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga;
Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:
The programme seeks to assist local and regional governmental authorities and communities
along major migration corridors and aims to reduce factors causing instability, conflict, forced
and irregular migration, and address the needs of marginalized groups and host populations.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Senior
Community Stabilization Coordinator, the successful candidate will manage, provide advice and
ensure the implementation of the stabilization programme in the Agadez region, in line with IOM
Niger’s strategy and IOM global guidance.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage the Community Stabilization (CS) projects in the Agadez region: ensure timely and
quality implementation of all project activities in line with results matrices, including preparing
narrative, progress and other reports, the development/implementation of SOPs, and the
provision of close administrative and budgetary backstopping in compliance with all IOM’s
instructions and policies.
2. Ensure timely support by other relevant units in the mission, including Finance, Logistics and
Procurement, Programme Support Unit (PSU), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Migration
data and Research (MDR), among others, for the smooth management and implementation of
project activities.
3. In coordination with the CS senior coordinator, supervise other project officers overseeing CS
activities in the field, with particular attention to community mobilization and consultations, grant
management, and information management.
4. Provide advice to project partners, programme staff and implementing partners and liaise with
IOM sub-offices in the Agadez region to assess community engagement activities. Contribute to
the development of a strategic approach to community mobilization and engagement ensuring
the inclusion and contributions of women and youths.
5. Coordinate and liaise with IOM’s Regional Office in Dakar to ensure compliance with
regionally funded CS projects, such as those by the European Union Trust Fund.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners in Niamey and
Agadez region, including government officials, private sector, civil society, UN and I/NGOs
working on community stabilization programs in Niger.
7. Establish mechanisms for and ensure the proper monitoring, recording and documentation of
all activities in line with IOM policies and procedures, and donor requirements and agreements.
8. Coordinate with the Media and Communications unit to ensure the visibility of the programme
results, with a focus on ownership of local partners.
9. Undertake duty travel to provide advice and support to project staff, local authorities and
implementing partners for project development and implementation management, project
performance assessment, and the resolution of implementation challenges and problems.
10. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and the inclusion of vulnerable
groups in CS programme and project activities.
11. Assess beneficiary feedback and lessons learned from activities implemented in different
communities, and revise and adjust strategies and action plans.
12. Identify new project opportunities, describe and justify project possibilities consistent with
approved programmes and ongoing activities, prepare project and funding proposals, and follow
up on donor negotiations and resource mobilization efforts.
13. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations
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
• Work experience in community engagement, local development, or capacity building related
activities in a conflict and post-conflict context and stabilization, social cohesion, peace building
processes;
• Experience in project management and implementation, preferably in migration and/or other
displacement situations;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, and with other national and international
institutions;
• Experience in project formulation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting;
• Familiarity with the region an asset.
Skills
• Analytical writing skills for proposal and report writing;
• Very good communication skills;
• Community mobilization’s skills;
• Good interaction with different nationalities.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of local language is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
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 wherever possible.
• 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.
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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling
environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 30 November 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 17.11.2020 to 30.11.2020

No Fees:
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.