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: VN2015/02(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, Fiji, 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 Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the IOM’s Regional IBM Thematic Specialist and the IOM African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC), the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the community policing, border police and mining police Programme as well as in the management of programmes in Kasai Oriental and North and South Kivu. S/he will work on projects funded by the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Bureau of the United States Department of State.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop and supervise the implementation of all activities of the programme in multiple sites and assure high level quality of deliverables. Provide guidance and advice to sub-offices pertaining to the implementation of Police Reform activities on the policies and strategies.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships within the INL donor and relevant state actors. Support the development of strategic partnerships and alliances relevant to the achievement of overall strategy of the Organization and the Police reform in the region.
- Provide strategic advice, analysis and input to CoM and relevant stakeholders on all issues that may arise on the projects being managed.
- Responsible for the management of financial, administrative and programmatic activities for all projects in Katanga Region and ensure that IOM standards and operating modalities are met.
- Manage all aspects of the INL-funded projects in line with IOM and donor requirements, and specifically organize training activities and oversee construction projects, in coordination with INL and the Congolese National Police (PNC) in Lubumbashi and support the programme implementation in the areas of Kasai Oriental and North and South Kivu.
- Develop internal Field Annual Work Plan translating strategies and approaches developed by IOM and National partners into concrete and synchronized action at the district level.
- In coordination with the COM, lead the development of the Mission’s resource mobilization strategies on Police Reform, taking into account national and donor priorities in the DRC and IOM’s regional and global strategic priorities and objectives; and implement the strategies in close coordination with the CoM and relevant units within the Mission.
- Responsible for continually developing Police Reform and Security Sector Reform (SSR) projects which are relevant to IOM gender policy for the whole DRC in accordance with IOM mandate, National strategic priorities and donor interests.
- Develop the Risk and Mitigation matrix.
- Assure the Functioning of the Comité local de sécurité (CLS, local security committee) in Lubumbashi and Mbuji Mayi.
- Oversee and coordinate timely submission of reporting on projects, including ad hoc, monthly, interim, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports. Meet the Mission’s and the donor’s reporting requirements by providing specific data, analysis, and financial reports.
- Liaise and act as Focal-point with relevant interlocutors in order to ensure efficient programme implementation, thus facilitating information exchange and project cooperation, as well as promoting IOM-implemented initiatives. Accord specific attention to law enforcement and border management institutions and other donors working in the realm of security sector reform.
- Drive the development of reports, presentations, talking points, and briefings on project activities.
- Represent IOM and participate in the relevant conferences, workshops, trainings and seminars and make presentations on assigned topics and activities.
- Develop close working relationships with relevant key state actors, UN counterparts and relevant national and international NGOs.
- 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 needs of the PNC, training of law enforcement, substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
- Effectively applies knowledge of law enforcement and migration issues within the organizational context;
- Correctly frames law enforcement and migration issues within their regional, global, political and legislative context.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations 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
- Previous experience in strategic/ technical advisory and coordination is desired;
- Previous experience providing support to national efforts in the area of training/capacity building, law enforcement, operations, border security and/or management, security sector management is desired;
- Knowledge and understanding of BMIS an advantage;
- Experience working overseas in a post conflict or reconstruction programme;
- Previous experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions;
- Ability to speak in public; ability to prepare and provide briefings in English and French.
Languages
Fluency in English and French is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by January 21, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer 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.
