IOM - Project Officer

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Position Title : Project Officer
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Classification : Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Starting Date : August 15, 2008
Closing Date : July 30, 2008
Reference Code : VN 2008 40 (O) - EXT

General Functions:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), under the direct supervision of Programme Manager (PM) in Jakarta, and in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator (PC), the successful candidate will provide support to the police implementation team and for the successful implementation of IOM's Police Reform programme nationwide, with focus on training, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In particular, he/she will:
In close coordination with the PC, provide support to the PM for the overall management and administration of the programme, including resource deployment and oversight, implementation and financial management of the project.
Assist PM to ensure compliance with donor regulations and obligations and ensure that the Police Reform Programme is meeting objectives within the agreed timeframe and budget.
In close coordination with the PM, liaise and negotiate with donors and other relevant institutions in the overall direction and implementation of IOM's Police Reform Programme and act as the main focal point for donor relations.
Monitor and analyze project process and finance to improve the quality of programme planning and implementation and recommend appropriate action for problem-solving, increased effectiveness and incorporation of best practices/lessons learnt into
programme implementation.
Undertake in-country duty travel related to programme monitoring, assessment, new project development and problem-solving, as requested.
Ensure that a proper project monitoring and evaluation system is in place and undertake periodic monitoring missions to assess the programme#s progress towards its purposes and objectives. Contribute to building IOM's police programme staff and internal institutional capacity in the field of monitoring and evaluation.Assist in analyzing and interpreting the political developments in relation to police reform nationwide in order to make some recommendations to adjust the implementation of the programme and planned activities as well as identify and assess project opportunities in the field of police and security reform.
In close
coordination with PC, assist PM in meetings aiming at developing new projects and programmes and identifying particular programme and project possibilities as well as in negotiating with donor representatives.
Ensure the adaptation of gender perspective and cross-cutting issues through-out the project activities.
Contribute to building IOM's police project staff and internal institutional capacity in the field of training, monitoring and evaluation.
Review and upgrade the programme's information management system to ensure proper filing and reporting. The information management system should also ensure that lessons learnt are identified in the field, efficiently circulated and incorporated into project planning and implementation.
Prepare narrative reports and communications, as required by the
donors and the Mission (including monitoring reports, statistics reports, monthly progress updates, interim and final reports to the donors).
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
Education and Experience
a) University degree, preferably in Management, Economics, Political, Social Science or
Business Administration or a combination of relevant training and experience;
b) a minimum of three years operational/ field experience and liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions;
c) sound knowledge of the project management cycle, in particular monitoring and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration.

Competencies
a) Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
b) ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
c) strong interpersonal
and organizational skills;
d) drive for results and effective resource management skills;
e) ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds in order to achieve desired goals.

Language
Thorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by July 30, 2008 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom. int/jahia/ Jahia/pid/ 165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal
application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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