IOM recruits a Regional Migrant Response Centres Officer (JI) – Nairobi, Kenya
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); Lesotho; Libya; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; 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 :
Launched in December 2016 with funding from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, the EU-IOM Joint Initiative on Migrant Protection and Reintegration assist migrants along key migration routes in Africa with Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration. It enables migrants who decide to return to their countries of origin to do so in a safe and dignified way, and to help them restart their lives in their countries of origin. This is done through an integrated approach to reintegration that supports both migrants and their communities. The Joint Initiative covers and closely cooperates with 26 African countries in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel and Lake Chad, and North Africa.
In the Horn of Africa, the Joint Initiative (JI-HoA) commenced in March 2017 with the overall objective to contribute to facilitating orderly, safe, regular and rights-based migration through the facilitation of dignified voluntary return and the implementation of development-focused and sustainable reintegration policies and processes.
The target countries for the JI-HoA are: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan. Amongst the key mechanisms through which IOM provides support in managing migration flows and in providing assistance to vulnerable migrants is the establishment and operationalization of Migrant Response Centres (MRCs).
MRCs are physical spaces in which vulnerable migrants receive direct assistance such as shelter, medical care and assisted voluntary return or are referred to partners for assistance. MRCs have originally been designed as “one-stop-shops” for the provision of information and referrals and serve as a tool through which migration data is collected. In the country of origin, Transit Centres (TCs) will provide assistance to returning migrants.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the Senior Regional Migrant Protection and Assistance Specialist, the successful candidate will coordinate a harmonized regional approach to MRCs and provide technical guidance in streamlining migrant protection standards in all MRCs and TCs with a focus on supporting and harmonizing return and reintegration activities in the MRCs.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Provide information on JI-HoA MRC and TC related activities in close coordination with the country offices ;
- Guide and harmonize protection provided to migrants in the MRCs, including registration, screening processes, non-food items and health and psychosocial assistance as well as the set-up/ strengthening of referral pathways for migrants with specific vulnerabilities ;
- Contribute to the harmonization of MRC services under the JI-HoA programme, in particular in regard to streamlining all services related to assisted voluntary return (AVRs) such as return counselling, vulnerability screenings, health screening, predeparture assistance and return assistance ;
- In coordination with the Regional Data Hub Coordinator and the MIMOSA staff inform on registration and data collection in the MRCs from a protection perspective ;
- In close collaboration with country offices assist in strengthening the systems for unaccompanied minors, including with regard to family tracing, Best Interest Determination, identification, assessment and reunification as well as strengthen services for potential VoT identified in the MRCs ;
- Inform and harmonize IOM’s work with consular services to issue identity papers and travel documents, including capacity building for embassies and consulates ;
- Conduct monitoring visits to MRCs under the JI-HoA to identify and track follow-up actions and suggest corrective actions as necessary ;
- Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and capacity-building material for the MRCs for the implementation the JI-HoA activities ;
- In close collaboration with the country offices, identify and build on referral options for migrants from the MRC to different actors and service providers (including Government, civil-society, and private sector) based on needs identified, including through assisting with the development of new partnerships agreements ;
- With the country offices, provide information on public awareness and outreach activities to educate target populations on options for voluntary return through the JI-HoA, as well as issues of irregular migration, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons through radio, TV and social media, and other relevant communication channels ;
- Facilitate visibility for the JI-HoA in the respective MRCs/TCs ;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned .
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in Development, Management, Political or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience :
- Experience in project implementation and management and in migration management ;
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated managerial and organizational ability ;
- Proven experience in Government relationships, partnership building and M&E ;
- Proven experience in data management, analysis and reporting in a humanitarian or development context ;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills ;
- Expert knowledge of MS office and advanced statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software is a strong advantage ;
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines ;
- Knowledge and understanding of the migration issues, return and reintegration in the region is an advantage.
Languages :
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Note :
With travels to Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti and Sudan.
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 and
- 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 16 July 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 03.07.2019 to 16.07.2019
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 : VN2019/177(P)-RegionalMigrantResponseCentresOfficer(JI)(P2)-Nairobi,Kenya (56031477)
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Posting : Posting NC56031478 (56031478) Released
