Представництво МОМ в Україні – National Project Officer (Economist/Budget)

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.

 Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Housing Programme Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the National Housing Project Officer, the successful candidate will provide specialised support to the implementation of IOM Ukraine’s efforts in provision of affordable housing units, in particular for IDPs, Ukraine.

IOM-Ukraine implements 60-month project with KfW in selected cities of GCA of Donetsk and Lugansk regions, which aim is to provide a surplus to affordable, modern and energy efficient housing stock making it available for accommodation by vulnerable categories among IDPs and locals. All the upper-mentioned requires support by specialist in economics to backstop to all phases of housing construction as well as acquisition of housing units from the secondary market, including provision of market assessment and forecasts. Given the duration of the Housing Project, the economic analysis, breakdown on local budget solutions and forecasts look feasible to utilize at interim stages of its implementation.

 Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the Housing Programme Coordinator in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of housing solutions efforts.
2. Take a lead on market assessment for the Housing Project.
3. Coordinate IOM’s housing solutions efforts by means of dealing effectively on economic matters, macroeconomic and fiscal management with other staff and with external stakeholders within the context of the relevant sectors, inter alia, the economic and finance departments of central governmental and municipal levels.
4. Assist Project team on macroeconomic and fiscal management that arise in the development of plans and Project implementation. Provide well-written economic information on short turn-around times for variety of management issues. Support the integration of economic-specific knowledge and specific micro/sector fields of expertise.
5. Monitor the economic profiling of partner MMB (Municipal Management Body) and LDF (Local Development Fund) when established for the purposes of the Project, NGOs as necessary, under the guidance of the National Housing Project Officer.
6. Coordinate and carry out the procurement of goods and services of the construction companies to perform construction works under the project.
7. Provide information gathering and management support on economic issues to Housing and related programming.
8. Track relevant national and local developments in economic and budget spheres pertaining to Housing Project, and analyse, summarize and present findings.
9. Support the mapping of housing needs and beneficiaries.
10. Take part in Housing Project-related events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.), related to job profiling.
11. Provide inputs and recommend improvements to the planning and delivery of Housing Project activities.
12. Undertake duty travel within Ukraine pertinent to Housing Project on an as-needed basis.
13. Liaise with municipalities on budget and economic-related issues as assigned.
14. Organise and lead the capacity development activities for the MMB and LDF.
15. Work together with in-house monitoring and evaluation team to devise and implement a monitoring system for housing provision efforts.
16. Contribute to regular reporting (IOM internal, IOM external, UN-related, including 3W/4W and situation reporting), correspondence, publication and presentation materials.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher in economics, fiscal management, finance or public administration from an accredited academic institution with at least 2 years of professional work experience

Or

• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with no professional experience. PhD Degree is considered an advantage.

 Experience

• Managerial experience
• Proven drafting, writing, and reporting skills, confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in delivery of high quality analytical and advisory products in macroeconomic and fiscal management
• Proven experience in leading high impact development policy operations; sound knowledge of Bank lending tools and procedures.
• Experience in working with Ukrainian government authorities and civil society
• Experience in working in eastern Ukraine is a plus
• Knowledge of housing sector and context is advantageous

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian, Russian is required.

Required Competencies

 The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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

• 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

• 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 and 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form (http://iom.org.ua/en/personal_history or iom.org.ua/sites/default/files/personal_history_form_2016.xls) to [email protected] by 26 May 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Posting period:

From 12.05.2020 to 26.05.2020