Position Title : Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Management (IBM))
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 18 September 2016
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 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 first-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, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the successful candidate is responsible for coordinating the implementation and guidance of the project activities of Immigration and Border Management programming in the Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Ensure full and coherent coordination for the overall management and administration of the
Immigration and Border Management programmes and activities of the Country Office (CO).
- Support the overall implementation of the IBM-related project(s) and activities in close coordination and cooperation with the main Government counterparts – in particular MoI - and relevant partners to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project activities.
- Provide technical support to the Egyptian Ministry of Interior in the development of international/regional partnership and liaison with implementing parties to ensure proper coordination and implementation of all aspects/activities of the projects.
- Develop a feasible Action Plan (organizational, administrative, training, logistics) to implement
the foreseen activities within the budget and timeframe of the project.
- In coordination with the Chief of Mission, monitor and advise the relevant departments and the senior management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Immigration and Border management related issues.
- Monitor the regional trends of migration flows, in relation to border management, irregular migration, and transnational crime, to better contextualize the activities to be implemented.
- Identify new partnerships to promote integrated border management initiatives for Egypt.
- Conduct, in close coordination with the Egyptian Authorities, needs assessments in the field of capacity building in Immigration and Border Management.
- Assist in the development of work plans for the implementation of IOM's immigration and border management activities in Egypt and support the close monitoring and evaluation of IOM projects in the area of border management.
- Deliver trainings in relevant immigration and border management topics when required.
- Represent IOM and participate in national-level inter-agency and government-led coordination mechanisms, meetings, relevant conferences, workshops, policy and technical working groups to ensure proper coordination and presentation of border/migration management activities if and when requested.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Police Sciences, Law Enforcement studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Rank: at least major, superintendent or equivalent – Police or public service background is also required;
• Professional experience in immigration and border management fields, including strategic planning;
• Have a broad operational and supervising experience in Border and Boundary policing;
• Experience in international law enforcement operations in the area of Border and Boundary policing is desired;
• Experience in Integrated Border Management;
• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organizations is desirable; Experience in public administration structures is desired;
• Good familiarity with governmental and diplomatic environments, NGO’s, International
Organizations, Border and Migration Management institutions;
• Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Able and willing to travel;
• Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic 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:
Recruitment Standard Text
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 September 2016 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 completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 05.09.2016 to 18.09.2016
Requisition: SVN 2016/55 (P) - Programme Manager (IBM) (P3) - Cairo, Egypt (54791236) Released
Posting: Posting NC54792969 (54792969) Released
