IOM seeks to recruit a regional migrant protection and assistance specialist – Dakar, Senegal

  • Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
  • Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
  • Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
  • Closing Date : 18 February 2019

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IOM :

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

  1. Internal candidates ;
  2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

  1. External female candidates.

Context :

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Central and West Africa, and the thematic oversight of the Head of the Migrant Protection and Assistance Division in Headquarters (HQ), and in coordination with the Senior Regional Coordinator EUTF-DFID, the Senior Regional Migrant Protection and Assistance Specialist (MPA RTS) will act as a regional thematic resource person. S/he will monitor and analyse regional thematic trends; support regional thematic project development; and review and endorse projects related to his/her thematic area of expertise in the region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities :

  1. Promote synergies and oversee appropriate coordination and information sharing on projects/programmes within the Regional Office and with the relevant service area in HQ ;
  2. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (CO) in the Region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination of formal training and on-the-job mentoring ;
  3. Work in close coordination with the Senior Regional Coordinator EUTF-DFID in order to ensure coordination and consistency among all the Regional initiatives and the EUTF-DFID portfolio, supporting as necessary, including by undertaking monitoring Country Offices if required ;
  4. Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by CO in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQ Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are :
  • Consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies ;
  • Coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the respective migration/thematic area(s); and
  • Developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.
  1. Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area, including developments and priorities of regional and sub-regional integration processes and contribute to the development of thematic policy and reports. Monitor developments in the thematic area, in close collaboration with the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RLPO), CO and relevant HQ Departments ;
  2. Develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO) ;
  3. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of MPA RTSs globally, analyse and share best practices with relevant HQ Divisions and CO ;
  4. Develop regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RLPO, CO and relevant HQ Division(s) ;
  5. Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the CO at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the field in coordination with the RLPO ;
  6. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training to governments as required by CO in the region ;
  7. Represent IOM in the region by actively participating conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director ;
  8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

  • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and or Law or a related field preferably from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience ; or
  • University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience :

  • Experience in migration issues (both operational and field) ;
  • Experience in IOM project development and management ;
  • Experience in migrant rights and vulnerability, trafficking in persons, and voluntary return and reintegration; and
  • Knowledge and experience in programme monitoring and evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in French and English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Desirable 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 – behavioural indicators level 3 :

  • 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 3 :

  • 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 18 February 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement ;
  • For further information, please refer to : here ;
  • In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed ;
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period :

  • From 05.02.2019 to 18.02.2019 ;
  • Requisition : VN2019/32(P)-RegionalMigrantProtection&AssistanceSpecialist(P4)-Dakar,Senegal (55811328) Released ;
  • Posting : Posting NC55811329 (55811329) Released.

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