Senior Regional Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Specialist

Position Title : Senior Regional Immigration and Border Management Specialist

Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 April 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

1. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director/ Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa in Cairo, and technical supervision of the Head/ Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Division at Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate acts as a regional thematic resource person and will be accountable and responsible for the monitoring and analysis of regional thematic trends; development of and support to thematic projects in the region; as well as review and endorsement of projects related to his/her thematic area of expertise in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (CO) in the region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination of formal training and on - job mentoring.
2. Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by COs in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQ Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:

a) consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organizations 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 IOMs project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.

1. Identify emerging issues relevant to the 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), COs and relevant HQs Department/Division.
2. Develop regional and country programmes and projects in the thematic area to be implemented by field missions and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with HQs, other Regional Offices and COs.
3. Provide advice to Country Offices on resource mobilization. Review and endorse narrative donor reports submitted by Country Offices, according to the procedures specified in the IOM Project Handbook.
4. Participate in and actively contribute to IOMs global network of Regional Thematic Services

(RTSs) globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQs Divisions and COs.

1. Develop regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RPLO, COs and relevant HQ Division(s).
2. Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the CO at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with the RPLO.
3. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training to governments as required by COs in the region.
4. Support regional strategic planning exercises, and provide support for country level strategic planning, as required and in collaboration with the RTSs.
5. 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.
6. Provide thematic and administrative supervision to staff, interns and consultants hired by the

Regional Office for specific regional, thematic tasks.

1. Cooperate, participate and develop relations with international and regional organizations relevant for IBM issues and with donors for IBM projects in the Region.
2. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Masters degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and/ or 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 expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Experience of running large IBM projects and programmes desirable;

• Substantial experience of devising and delivering related training to Government officials also 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. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 04 April 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

iom-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

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

Posting period:

From 22.03.2016 to 04.04.2016

Requisition: VN 2016/68 (P) - Senior Regional IBM Specialist (P4) - Cairo, Egypt (54758365) Released

Posting: Posting NC54770942 (54770942) Released

Posting Channel: Internal Candidates