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  • Posted: Jul 17, 2019
    Deadline: Jul 29, 2019
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    Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the bene...
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    Senior Regional Programme Manager (Migration Management)

    Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

    Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

    Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

    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; 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 of IOM and female candidates.

    Context:

    Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and in coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) for Migrants Assistance Division (MAD) and Immigration and Border Management (IBM), the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the IOM component of the GIZ Better Migration Management Programme and for creating synergies with related regional project activities, including IOM’s Regional Mixed Migration program and programs funded under the European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) in the Horn of Africa.

    The overall Better Migration Management Project is a regional, multi-year, multi-partner project

    funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and managed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). IOM is one the main implementing partners for the project along with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Expertise France, Italian State Police, the Consulting and Service Company of the French Ministry of Interior (CIVIPOL) and the British Council.

    This two-year project will be implemented in the following countries – Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.

    The BMM programme takes a regional approach and aims to provide capacity building to improve migration management, to prevent and address irregular migration, including smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. The intervention logic is based on four components: (1) support for policy and legislative development and harmonization for better migration governance (2) capacity building in the form of training, technical assistance and the provision of appropriate equipment to those implementing migration related policies; (3) support to the identification, assistance and protection of migrants in need; and (4) awareness-raising with regards to alternative livelihood options, including safe migration.

    Within the four components mentioned above IOM has a lead role in the following sub components of the project:

    Policy and Governance: Comprehensive national migration policies / strategies are adopted in line with international and regional frameworks on migration management.

    Border Management/Capacity Building: Governments have improved capacities in integrated border management in place, in accordance with relevant principles of international law.

    Protection: Mechanisms for identification and referral of victims of trafficking (VoT), refugees and vulnerable migrants are strengthened in the region; the availability of appropriate facilities providing specialized services to VoT and vulnerable migrants is increased in accordance with applicable international human rights standards; and opportunities for voluntary return and reintegration are enhanced in the region, in full respect of applicable international standards and the non-refoulement principle.

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    • Initiate and plan all IOM components of the Better Migration Management (BMM) Project including coordinating effective implementation, analysing needs and appraising the suitability of proposed actions.
    • Monitor and assess project activities and take corrective or alternative action for improvement and success.
    • Support, guide, coordinate and liaise with IOM regional and country projects namely the Regional Mixed Migration Project, the IOM-EU Joint Initiative on return and Reintegration and regional projects supporting migration focussed National Coordination Mechanism and policies linked to Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) as well with the IOM-led Regional Migration Response Plan for Yemen and the horn of Africa.
    • Ensure synergies with other ongoing IBM and MAD country level projects.
    • Provide direction for the development and implementation of the IOM-BMM project in coordination with relevant country offices and the Regional Thematic Specialists.
    • Establish, develop and maintain partnerships as required at the regional level.
    • Maintain/establish strong partnerships and collaboration with all implementing missions, partners, donor and relevant stakeholders.
    • Ensure the sharing of information, and the collection of best practices. Ensure the reflection and integration of new modalities, policies and practices, and methods for evaluation to improve the effectiveness and appropriateness of project development and implementation.
    • Advise and guide country offices to develop and/or enhance working relationships with the national authorities, international organizations, and civil society actors relevant to the implementation of the BMM project.
    • Supervise and direct project managers and other programme staff; oversee and coordinate, as required, the recruitment of programming staff and consultants.
    • In liaison with the IOM Nairobi Regional Resources Management unit, exercise administrative, operational and financial management responsibility for the project. Ensure all reporting requirements are met including the submission of financial, interim and final reports and updates to the donor covering all IOM activities under the BMM project in accordance with IOM and donor formats.
    • Ensure appropriate coordination with and amongst respective RTS and information sharing within the Regional Office (RO), IOM Brussels, RO Cairo and Country Missions involved in the implementation of projects.
    • Coordinate, organize and represent the Organization in donor and partner meetings, seminars and workshops as required.
    • Mobilise additional resources for IOM country offices. Provide substantive inputs towards the promotion of IOM’s image and activities in the region.
    • Participate in or lead field missions and other duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring and assessment, liaison with counterparts, and problem solving. Advise and guide project staff, donors, local authorities and other project partners to achieve project objectives.
    • 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, 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 operational and field experience, IOM

    project development, and management;

    Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic areas relevant to the project – specifically

    IBM and MAD;

    Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

    • Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with government authorities, national and international organizations, and other project partners;
    • Ability to interpret information and identify and analyse problems;
    • Excellent report writing skills and level of computer literacy;
    • Experience of regional issues is a distinct 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 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 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.
    • 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.

    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.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 29 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.

    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: VN2019/190(P)-SeniorRegionalProgrammeManager(MigrationManagement)(P4)-Nairobi,Ke

    (56051867) Released

    Posting: Posting NC56051874 (56051874) Released

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration (IOM) on recruit.iom.int to apply

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