Regional Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Management)

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification : Official, Grade P4

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: VN2014/44(O)-EXT.

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. 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director/ Regional Office for the Southern Africa in Pretoria, and technical oversight of the Head/ Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Division at Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the monitoring and analysis of regional thematic trends; developments of and support to thematic projects in the region; as well as reviews and endorsement of projects related to his/her thematic area of expertise in the East and Southern Africa region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (COs) 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.
2. Review, endorse and track project proposals on IBM developed by COs in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQs Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:

a. Consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the 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 respective migration/thematic area(s);

c. Developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.

1. 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, in close collaboration with the Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (RPLO), where available, COs and relevant HQs Departments.
2. Develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the IBM thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas (Labour Migration, Counter Trafficking/ Irregular Migration) in close coordination with HQs, other Regional Offices, COs.
3. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of Regional Thematic Services (RTSs) globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQs Divisions and COs.
4. Develop regional IBM thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RPLO, COs and relevant HQs Division(s).
5. Provide IBM thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with the RPLO.
6. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training/workshops to governments as required by COs in the region.
7. 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.
8. Cooperate, participate and develop relations with international and regional organizations relevant for IBM issues.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• 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;
• Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;
• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;
• Experience of running large IBM projects and programmes, delivering IBM-related training/workshops to Government officials desirable;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience of regional issues in the thematic area a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and French are an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by September 30, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.