Context:
Under the direct supervision of the LHD Head of Programmes, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive and specialized support to the projects that are implemented by the Labour Migration and Human Development Unit at IOM Egypt. The selected candidate will also support the mission’s portfolio through liaising with the Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs (MoEEA), the Ministry of Manpower (MoM), the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoE&TE), the Ministry of Tourism and other relevant institutional counterparts to assess the local labour market and provide alternatives to irregular migration through facilitating match-making of Egyptian labour with international demands, skills development, business creation and engagement of Egyptian citizens abroad in Egypt’s development.
Core functions/ responsibilities:
In particular s/he:
· Assist the LHD Head of Programmes in the overall planning and implementation of assigned projects’ activities;
· Coordinate, together with the LHD Head of Programmes, the implementation of labour mobility activities on the ground and serve as the focal point between national stakeholders and IOM when required;
· Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of IOM’s relevant LHD projects. This includes submitting status reports to the PM, identifying shortfalls in delivery and making recommendations for issues /challenges encountered;
· Liaise with the government counterparts, private and public organizations and consultants for the implementation of labour migration projects;
· Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific labour migration related topics;
· Draft correspondence and communications, in Arabic and English, related to all aspects of project administration including work plans, budget, and prepare unit contributions for periodic reports;
· Keep abreast of the development of national and international policies and practices aimed at facilitating labour migration whilst improving tools and instruments for assessing labour demand and offer by undertaking periodic desk reviews of relevant research, publications and studies and compiling empirical data;
· Organize assessment visits, meetings and Focus Group Discussions with relevant authorities and key stakeholders in order to assess local labour market conditions, identify potential mismatching between learning outcomes and desired qualifications and suggest areas of improvements;
· Provide support to the LHD Unit for the identification of main areas where capacity building of national officials in labour migration and M&D is needed and act as a focal point for the organization of seminars, ToT and workshops;
· Undertake in-country duty travel related to programme/project monitoring, assessment and problem-solving, as requested; and
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
· University degree from an accredited academic in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, International Relations or Law, or other relevant field;
· 6 years of relevant working experience in the field of labour migration and migration and development;
· Experience in working with IOs, NGOs as well as with governmental and diplomatic authorities;
· Knowledge of Egypt’s migratory context and national labour migration policies;
· Knowledge of Egyptian TVET system and international standard for skills qualification and certification;
· Excellent capacities in word processing and drafting in English and Arabic.
Competencies (Behavioural and Technical):
Behavioural:
· Actively shares relevant information, clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures;
· Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience;
· Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies;
· Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
· Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones,
· proactively develops new ways to resolve problems;
· Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
· Presents goals as shared interests;
Technical:
· Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues, particularly labour migration and human development within organizational context.
· Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context
Language(s):
Thorough knowledge of English and Arabic, both spoken and written
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested external candidates are invited to submit their up-to-date curriculum vitae with a covering letter by 2nd of March, 2016 at the latest to HRDCairo@iom.int referring to the reference code of the Vacancy.
Internal candidates are requested to complete the internal application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
