OIM recruits 01 Senior Regional Thematic Specialist (IBM)
L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)
Cairo, Egypt
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Position Title : Senior Regional Thematic Specialist (IBM)
Duty Station : Cairo, EgyptClassification : Professional Staff, Grade P4Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date : As soon as possibleClosing Date : 16 December 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN 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 candidates2. External female candidates:3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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 direct supervision of the Regional Director for North Africa and the Middle East (MENA), and technical oversight of the Head of the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Division at Headquarters (HQs) in Geneva, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the monitoring and analysis of regional thematic trends; policy and technical support to development and implementation of on-going and new IBM programming in the region; facilitation of regional cooperation in the field of IBM and through engagement of UN and regional actors; review and endorsement of projects related to their thematic area of expertise in the region in the area of Immigration & Border Management (IBM). The IBM Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) will help promote and streamline existing and novel institutional guidance in key strategic areas – globally and regionally – and in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Compact for Migration (GCM), IOM’s Constitution and Strategic Vision and the MENA regional strategy.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:The IBM RTS will serve as an expert resource for Immigration & Border Management programming in the region in support of IOM Missions and Offices as well as to IBM HQ, as needed. In particular he/she will:
1. Act as a thematic resource person providing technical and advisory support to Country Offices (COs) in the region through training, advisory support (policy and technical), mentoring, implementation support and backstopping.
2. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination of formal training and on the-job mentoring.
3. Aligned with relevant SDG and GCM objectives and IOM’s Capacity-Development forMigration Management (CD4MM) framework, assist Missions and Offices in developing, implementing and monitoring IOM’s IBM strategy and activities in the region, including, but not limited to, opportunities arising from regional and sub-regional discussions among the concerned governments.
4. Review, endorse and track IBM project proposals and reports developed by COs in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQs Division on projects endorsed. Apply quality control by ensuring that all endorsed projects (and reports) are:a. Consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy, IOM strategic vision and MENA regional strategy and other Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies;b. Coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the field of Immigration and Border Management;c. Developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Project Development.d. Compliant with IOM’s rights-based approach (RBA) and principles of gender mainstreaming
5. In coordination with HQ and other thematic areas, as needed, promote, lead and/or support the CO development of initiatives for national authorities to implement and enhance their admission and readmission policy, practice and inter-state cooperation, including in the following areas: visas and permits, admission and regularization policies, case management systems, identity verification, consular coordination and the timely provision of information, with close links to IOM’s Legal Identity Agenda and in line with IOM’s Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) policy and GCM’s Objectives 5 and 21.
6. Promote up-take, roll-out and mainstreaming of Essentials of Migration Management (EMM) 2.0 as the flagship training mechanism, as relevant to IBM programming, in line with DC4MM framework and in synergies with Africa Capacity-Building Center (ACBC).
7. Continue supporting and enhancing IOM’s strategic partnership with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in the field of IBM, in close coordination with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Liaison Officer and Chief of Mission (CoM), including through joint projects, regional and international training events and workshops, exchange of expertise, study visits etc.
8. Continue enhancing collaboration on IBM topics with the UN family agencies (International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)/ Controller Configuration Tool (CCT), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Maritime Organization (IMO), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)) and UN Migration Network, regional entities (Arab Interior Ministers’ Council/AIMC) and partner regional agencies (Frontex) to galvanize MENA states’ engagement in IBM through regional platforms and initiatives.
9. Identify emerging issues relevant to the IBM thematic area and contribute to the development of thematic policy and reports. Monitor developments in the thematic area and assist IOM Missions/Offices in the region in project development and implementation in close collaboration concerned stakeholders in CO, RO and HQ. Support the COs without IBM programming in government engagement and resource mobilization, as needed, toward establishment of IBM initiatives and programming (especially in the Gulf sub-region).
10. Promote and ensure cross-thematic and synergized RO support to COs, from advisory and technical support to development and roll-out of capacity-development tools and implementation of RO-led regional initiatives, including but not limited to with Migrant Protection and Assistance (MP) in the field of RRR and Migrant Health (MHD) in the field of Points of Entry and Health, Borders and Mobility Management.
11. Develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the IBM thematic area to be implemented by field missions, in close coordination with all concerned in COs, other ROs and HQ.
12. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQs Divisions and COs.
13. Develop regional IBM thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (RPLO), COs and relevant HQs Division(s).
14. Provide IBM thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the Country office (COs) at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with concerned entities.
15. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training/workshops to governments as required by COs in the region.
16. Help ensure responsive and professional technical support to governments/administrations, and IOM Missions/Offices through, among other activities, development and provision of information resources and training, border and migration management assessments and chairing or presentations in conferences.
17. 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. Develop synergies and partnerships with other agencies active in the specific technical programming areas as well as with potential donors.
18. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education• Master’s Degree in Political and Social Sciences, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law 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 the field of migration issues, including in policy development, operations and implementation, IOM project development, and management;• Demonstrated expertise in thematic areas relevant to IBM project development listed above required;• Experience in running large IBM projects and programmes, delivering IBM-related training/workshops to Government officials required;• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities – national and regional – other national/international institutions, the UN and non-UN inter-state actors and NGOs; and,• Government service in the thematic area a distinct advantage.
Skills• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;• Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration (Immigration and Border Management) issues and the work of IOM;• Effectively applies knowledge of migration (Immigration and Border Management) issues within organizational context. In particular the selected candidate’s technical expertise will include:• National migration management strategy approach;• Border management practice including border guarding;• Travel and identity documents, including ID cards and passports;• Combating smuggling and irregular migration;• Migration and criminal investigation functions;• Migration and security including terrorism;• Integrated border management;• Identity management solutions and cooperation with civil registry;• Biometrics and other technology issues related to migration & border management, including travel documents and entry & exit Border management Information Systems;• International standards and practices in the above, and related, areas of migration management;• Related training, including policy, legal areas and coordinated migration governance.
LanguagesIOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French a distinct advantage.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes1 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.https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
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 arenationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 16 December 2021 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 16.12.2021
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.POSTULER