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TERMS OF REFERENCE:
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Vacancy Number
Position title
Position grade
Duty station
Appointment Type
Estimatted start date
SVNLR/001/2020
Field Coordinator (2)
UG
Grand Gedeh/Nimba, Liberia
Consultancy
As soon as possible
Job title: Field Coordinator (2)
Contract Duration 4 months with possibility of extension
Reporting directly to Project Manager
Overall supervision by Chief of Mission
Managerial responsibility No
Directly reporting staff None
II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and under the overall supervision of the
Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for operations
and logistics support required for the proper functioning of the IOM field office in his/her
county. Provide support for monitoring, implementation and project reporting of the actions of
local partners and government counterparts where necessary.
IOM Liberia, in partnership with UNDP and Liberia Peacebuilding Office are currently
implanting a Cross Border Engagement Project between Liberia and the Ivory Coast to reinforce
Social cohesion and border security between the two countries. The selected candidates will be
based in Grand Gedeh and in Nimba to assure the overall field implementations of the project
including, daily activities, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in partnership with the Liberian
government officers, local authorities and Civil society organizations.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. In coordination with the Project manager, ensure that the contractual clauses agreed
with local partners are respected, in particular in terms of quality and definition of tasks;
2. Monitor the progress of project activities by regularly monitoring site visits to ensure
that activities are carried out within the agreed timeframes/workplan;
3. Provide technical support to the implementation of the project in collaboration with
stakeholders on ground, covering all aspects related to the specifications and/or any
other problem of social cohesion and community reconciliation;
4. Be IOM focal point liaising with different stakeholders to ensure effective progress of
the project in all target communities;
5. Perform other relevant tasks related to the proper execution of the project,
6. Provide support in the preparation, review and finalization of quarterly reports and
annual report for the project;
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7. Provide regular monitoring support to assess level of implementation of the project,
facilitate and/or take the needed action to keep project activities on course;
8. Ensure best practices and lessons learnt are duly documented and reflected in
appropriate reports and circulated among relevant partners and stakeholders.
9. Undertake and oversee regular field monitoring and evaluation visits to ensure technical
compliance and timely execution of projects vis-à-vis approved plans and baseline.
10. Submit weekly reports detailing his/her activities and the progress of the project reports
should include all current or future problems, suggestions and/or recommendations for
the successful implementation of the project.
11. Provide information on a regular basis on compliance with the activities proposed by
the implementing partner.
12. Maintain effective communication, in consultation with IOM Monrovia and with the
relevant stakeholders and keep an updated contact list of key officials with relevant local
authorities and counterpart actors at the county level;
13. Complete all ongoing project development efforts by the end of the first two months
of the assignment.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
IV. COMPETENCIES (to be completed based on the IOM’s competency framework)
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural
competencies
Behavioural (applies to all job families, depending on seniority band)
Accountability
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and
promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
• Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Monitors own work to correct errors
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
Communication
• Actively shares relevant information
• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Leadership and Negotiation
• Convinces others to share resources
• Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
• Presents goals as shared interests
• Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments
Planning and Organizing
• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
• Develops strategic vision for IOM within area of responsibility
• Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
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• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
• Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals
• Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members
Professionalism
• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
gender participation
• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
• Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural
contexts
• Displays availability outside of regular hours to respond to challenges
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions
Teamwork
• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Contributes to, and follows team objectives
• Gives credit where credit is due
• Seeks input and feedback from others
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
• Actively supports and implements final group decisions
• Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
Technological Awareness
• Learns about developments in available technology
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to
appropriate work
Resource Management
• Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs
• Builds stable strategic alliances with relevant parties.
Technical (specific to the job family)
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader
community to advance country or regional objectives.
V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (specific to the category and (expected) level of the position)
• University Degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in social science,
development planning, political science, business administration or related field;

• Training in M & E development and implementation, information analysis and report
writing;
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VI. EXPERIENCE (specific to the category and (expected) level of the position)
• At least two years’ work experience (or four years for candidates with first level of
university degree) in Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources;
• Ability to work with basic presentation software, e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint and
Excel;
• Knowledge of Access and statistical analysis is a plus;
• Knowledge of the county of implementation is an additional advantage.
VI. LANGUAGES
Required:
▪ English
▪ French
Fluent
Basic
Advantageous
Previous experience with IOM and knowledge of IOM rules and regulations is an advantage.
Knowledge of local vernacular languages.
Notes
Liberian nationals only.
FEMALE CADIDATES, AND CANDIDATES FROM MARYLAND AND RIVER GEE
COUNTIES, ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to below addresses:
Email: iomliberiavacancy@iom.int
In Nimba: C/O Yei Dolopaye
County Commander, Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)
Liberia Immigration Service County Office
Nimba County, Liberia
In Grand Gedeh: C/O Morris Kamara
County Commander, Liberia Immigration Service
Liberia Immigration Service County Office
Grand Gedeh, Liberia.
by February 12th, 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
One UN House, PAP Building, 1st Street Sinkor, Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia
Zip Code 1000 – 10 – Monrovia, Liberia – internet: www.iom.int
For further information, please refer to:
iomliberiavacancy@iom.intor apply through the system below.
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts profiles duly filled in and
submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 3rd, February 2020 to 12th February 2020