Position Title : Migration and Development Specialist
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 14 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 and guidance of the Head of the Labour Mobility and Human Development (LHD) Division in the Department of Migration Management at IOM Headquarters in Geneva, and in close coordination with the IOM Chiefs of Mission of participating IOM Country Offices (COs), the Migration and Development Specialist will be responsible for the overall co-management of the IOM-UNDP global Joint Programme on “Mainstreaming Migration into National Development Strategies”. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely, effective and efficient implementation of country-level outputs in eight programme countries, regular coordination with the implementing partner UNDP and liaison with the donor. S/he will further support IOM missions and act as a resource person on migration mainstreaming and migration and development, in coordination with other relevant Departments at IOM Headquarters and relevant IOM regional and country offices.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate, with support of the IOM Focal Points of the Mainstreaming programme in each partner country, the implementation of country level activities as planned in the national multi-annual work plans (AWPs) and budgets, including the identification of potential emerging priorities, challenges and changes in programme strategy as necessary, to improve the programme relevance and impact, ensuring regular communication and close coordination with programme focal points, the donor, implementing partner and all relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor all administrative aspects related to the programme including contractual agreements between IOM COs and partners at country-level, and the programme’s budget, and identify potential issues in close coordination with ACO.
- Ensure overall efficient and timely reporting on progress in implementation at country level
(internally within IOM); to the Global Project Board and the donor as per agreed procedures.
- Ensure the timely implementation of monitoring measures as outlined in the programme’s monitoring framework, including by providing technical advice, participating in monitoring visits to programme countries, reporting and liaising with implementing partner, donor and IOM Country Offices on a timely manner to propose corrective action as necessary; and ensure transparency of the monitoring process by disseminating information to all relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the programme’s knowledge management and communication strategy by providing technical advice on the development and maintenance of the programme’s website, newsletter and other communication materials and by disseminating lessons learned in relevant international fora, events or other instances.
- Act as a thematic resource person within IOM and externally, and provide technical advice to IOM Offices, government counterparts, implementing partners, donors, and other stakeholders on migration and development and on integrating migration into policy planning at central and local levels and in sectoral areas, including by identifying opportunities to pilot new initiatives and contributing to project development in this field.
- Contribute to the conceptualization and development of capacity building tools, methodologies, and activities, internally and externally, on the thematic area of expertise.
- Represent IOM by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Head of LHD Division.
- Perform such other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Political or Social Sciences 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
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including different countries or regions in an international environment;
• Experience in IOM project management;
• Thorough knowledge in the thematic area of migration and development; including knowledge of global processes, approaches, policy and practice;
• Knowledge or experience of migration mainstreaming, particularly in the regions participating in the global joint programme an advantage;
• Ability to conduct sound policy-oriented research in the field of migration and development
(e.g. publications in this field an advantage);
• Experience in the design and facilitation of capacity building activities and products as well as provide training, curriculum development for government officials and/or other audiences on
migration and development;
• Experience in liaising with different stakeholders including government authorities, donors, other national/international institutions and familiarity or experience in working with UNDP/UN System an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish 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 e-Recruitment system, by 14 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 01.09.2016 to 14.09.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/179 (P) - Migration and Development Specialist (P3)-Geneva,Switzerland
(54853158) Released
Posting: Posting NC54853163 (54853163) Released D
