L’OIM recrute un responsable régional de la liaison et des politiques – Le Caire, Égypte
Description :
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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:
- Internal candidates ;
- Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include :
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context :
Following the conclusion of the negotiations and formal adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) in Marrakesh and New York in December 2018, IOM as has now formally taken the leadership of the UN Migration Network as Secretariat and Coordinator. This is within the backdrop of the ongoing UN Reform, and the work to better support Member States to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
The IOM Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) based in Cairo is seeking to assist Member States in identifying priorities of the GCM implementation at a country and regional level. IOM provides technical and policy support to Member States and assists countries in achieving the GCM Objectives.
Furthermore, IOM, at the regional level, is currently the co-lead of the Working Group on International Migration in the Arab Region together with United Nations Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) and the League of Arab States. This Working Group has been established since 2013 and brings together 18 different UN Agencies. The Working Group is organized at the Regional Coordination Mechanism level and as such, oversees the organization of various events, such as high-level meetings and capacity building of Arab States. Further to this, in the new structure, IOM will also be supporting of the launching the UN Migration Network at the Regional level for UN entities.
The IOM Regional Office in Cairo’s Liaison and Policy Unit works to support both IOM missions as well as Member States alike in the area of Migration Policy. It furthermore serves as the link to the field of the newly established Policy Hub in Headquarters and to support the outreach of the Organization Strategic Landscape and Vision in the MENA region.
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer, the Liaison and Policy Officer will assist in achieving IOM’s Global mandate on Migration and achieving RO Cairo’s regional support of the Global Compact on Migration, the UN Migration Network and the migration related activities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line as well with the Migration Governance Framework.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Collect inputs on strategic policy matters from the Country Offices (CO) to the Regional Offices (RO) and feed them into the policy-development process for the MENA region ;
- Contribute to the dissemination of IOM policies and positions within the region ;
- Aid in the interpretation of IOM strategic policies to the regional context and advise the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer and relevant RO staff as to key priorities for the region ;
- Contribute to the coordination, design and development of the Regional Office’s 2020-2023 Strategy for the Middle East and North Africa ;
- Support Country Offices in the delivery of migration policy support to states and other stakeholders at the regional level, as well as help identify where needed such support at county levels ;
- Assist the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer to help Country Offices in the identification of needs and gaps in policy and institutional frameworks and identify priorities ;
- Support the Policy Hub activities on regional level ;
- Promote and prioritize whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches through project proposals and programme interventions ;
- Assist Country and Regional Office in operationalizing UN reforms at the Country and Regional Level, as well as national internal and external strategies ;
- Support the organization of high-level migration policy events and capacity building for a for Member States and key partners ;
- Support the implementation of key migration policy trainings, e.g. Migration Governance Framework, SDGs and apply tools developed by the Policy Hub to support states ;
- Contribute to the development and coordination of migration policy-development tools for the benefit of states and other stakeholders in line with relevant international frameworks and build stronger migration policy capacity. Assist in ensuring effective coordination at the regional level within the UN system ;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned .
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science 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 .
Languages : IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
1 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
- 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
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.
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.
How to apply :
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 29 August 2019 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 16.08.2019 to 29.08.2019
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.
Requisition : SVN 2019/230 (P) Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (P3) – Cairo, Egypt (56101456) Released
Posting : Posting NC56101461 (56101461) Released
