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OIM recruits 01 Senior Regional Migrant Protection

OIM recruits 01 Senior Regional Migrant Protection and Assistance Specialist

L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)

Nairobi, Kenya
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Position Title :  Senior Regional Migrant Protection and Assistance Specialist
Duty Station  :   Nairobi, Kenya
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  :   20 December 2019
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:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; 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); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of Regional Director for the East and Horn of Africa and in close coordination with the Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) Division in Geneva/HQ and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Policy and Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible in defining the IOM strategic role in the region on relevant thematic areas; represent IOM with donors, partners and stakeholders; provide technical guidance to missions and regional programs and identify and plan a coordinated response to the capacity building needs in the Region.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide guidance and advice in the development of policies and strategies both at the country and regional level on migrant protection and assistance, including return and reintegration, assistance to vulnerable migrants, counter-trafficking, protection in emergency, child protection; facilitating policy advancements and enhanced capacity of IOM missions, governments, civil society, academia and other key counterparts in all aspects of migrant protection and assistance.
2. Develop, review, endorse and implement quality and results-based MPA-related projects and activities developed by Country offices (COs) in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned Headquarters (HQ) Division on projects endorsed; support COs on resource mobilization.
3. Position IOM as a leader for migrant protection and assistance in the region through advocacy and the establishment a network of relations and channels of communication at all levels with IOM traditional and newly identified interlocutors, including governments, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, private sector, and migrant associations; represent IOM in the region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director.
4. Ensure timely, responsive and innovative protection solutions to vulnerable migrants in countries of origin, transit and destination; guide country missions in the assistance to most vulnerable cases, including children, victims of trafficking and other forms of exploitation and abuse, medical cases.
5. Promote synergies and oversee appropriate coordination and information sharing on projects/programmes within the Regional Office and with the relevant service area in HQ.
6. Act as a regional thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to 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.
7. 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 and analyze regional thematic trends and developments in the thematic area.
8. Develop regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in close collaboration with the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RLPO), COs and relevant HQ Departments.
9. Develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas. Where human resources capacity at the country level requires it, develop new project proposals.
10. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) network globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQ Divisions and CO.
11. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training to governments and other external partners as required by CO in the region.
12. Provide guidance to the Regional Program Unit for the implementation of the EU-IOM Joint Inittiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration; this includes the provision of technical and strategic guidance on return and reintegration activities, activities under the regional mixed migration program, activities under the Better Migration Management program and data collection.
13. Represent IOM on MPA matters in regional UN initiatives such as the Great Lakes Regional Framework (GLR).
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or International Relations or a related field 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 programmes and capacity building activities;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;
• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues, the sub-region and related issues; and,
• Knowledge of 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.
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 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
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 – 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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
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 20 December 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:  to 20.12.2019
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.

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