CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification: Official, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: VN2014/83(O)-EXT

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.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Project Officer (International Mining and Security) and in close coordination with the Head of Sub-Office in Bukavu, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the IOM Programme “Responsible Minerals Trade - Infrastructure and Regulatory Reform: Completion of the pilot phase of the “Centres de Négoces” in South and North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo”. Furthermore, s/he will be engaging in consultations, coordination and cooperation with government, international and local non-government organizations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

A.Improve the Mines Ministry’s implementation of the certification and traceability

1. Support and facilitate the validation and certification mission for 100 mines sites in the Provinces of Katanga, Maniema, Orientale and the Kivus in coordination with the Joint GDRC-multi-stakeholders validation and traceability technical partners.
2. Identify and advise IOM on establishing the 10 targeted Points de Vente (PdVs) sites in the selected areas of operations, in coordination with the Head of Sub Office and the engineer.
3. Assess and identify the need for and the subsequent development of policies and strategies for implementing mine validation and certification and supply chain traceability throughout the Eastern DRC.
4. Uphold close working relationships with state actors and other partners involved in the implementation of the Centres de Négoces and PdVs operations.

B.Implement the pilot conflict-free supply chains and points de vente, in the context of changing security and mining reform

1. Conduct regular investigations to identify mineral traffickers (individuals or companies), in close collaboration with the PNC and the investigation service of the mining administration.
2. Produce specific monthly investigation reports (in full respect of confidentiality).

C.Improve the understanding of existing mineral trade, security constraints and opportunities around the mining sites.

1. Collect security information in and around pilot mining areas of the “Centres de Négoces” (CdNs, Trading counters) and PdVs.
2. Conduct expert security information analysis and advisory on anticipated risks that could affect the proper functioning of the CdNs and PdVs and share the raw data with IOM, MONUSCO/ JMAC and USAID.
3. Produce weekly security reports cleared by IOM and JMAC-MONUSCO for dissemination.

D.Improve the capacity of the Provincial Mine Ministry in implementing national level traceability guidelines, controlling and monitoring trade throughout the supply chain and at the points de ventes.

1. Lead the technical assistance process of identifying and supporting of five cooperatives operating around existing CdNs and PdVs, in coordination with local civil society, miners, and mine titleholders.

E. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM

Technical

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Security or Military Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Operational and field experience in programme formulation, implementation and evaluation;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions;
• Knowledge and experience in implementing mine validation and certification and conflict free mineral supply chain traceability;
• Previous work experience in the Central African region an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English and French are required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by October 08, 2014 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-...

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.