Migration Health Programme Coordinator (P4) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo At International Organization for Migration

Job Identification (Reference Number): 12707
Position Title: Migration Health Programme Coordinator (P)
Duty Station City: Kinshasa
Duty Station Country: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 28 January 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context

Since 2016, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been supporting migration health initiatives in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Within its Health Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) framework, IOM delivers and promotes comprehensive, immediate and long-term preventive and curative health programmes which are beneficial, accessible, and equitable for migrants, mobile population and other vulnerable and hard to reach populations. IOM works within existing health framework and with government authorities and Health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Protection cluster coordination mechanisms to address the needs of persons in forced migration settings. IOM also provides comprehensive pre-migration health assessments, emergency life-saving assistance and health system strengthening which has been disrupted by long term conflict, distance and other accessibility issues in DRC.

In recent years, IOM DRC has intensified its support to the Ministry of Health to strengthen health service capacity at the border points to effectively prevent, detect and respond to the infectious diseases and other public health threats. IOM provides integrated surveillance and disease control training for the frontline health staff working in border areas, necessary medical and health commodities for the border posts, analyses and reports on population mobility trends in priority health zones to inform preparedness efforts, vaccination services, as well as risk communication assistance to sensitize cross border population and neighbouring communities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the Migration Health Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the operational management, technical supervision, effective coordination, and strategic direction of IOM migration health programming in DRC, ensuring synergies are built with the rest of the IOM DRC portfolio of programming.

They will maintain close coordination with and be technically guided by the Regional Thematic Specialist – Migration Health for East, Horn and Southern Africa and the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator for Africa, with support from the Migration Health Division at Headquarters (HQs) in Geneva.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, prepare, implement and manage migration health projects and programs, ensuring that they are: consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies; coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migration health; developed and implemented according to IOM’s project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Facilitate the development of new migration health programmes including, but not limited to, Health Border and Mobility Management (HBMM), migration health promotion and assistance for different migration contexts, including emergencies, epidemic preparedness and response in line with the global health security and International Health Regulation (IHR 2005), Sexual and Reproductive health, and strengthening the collection and analysis of national migration health data, migration health governance, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), climate change, migration health by leading technical and programme and projects development initiatives in line with IOM’s Migration Health Division and IOM DRC’s strategic objectives.

3. Supervise IOM Migration Health Programme staff and consultants, including MHPSS, and Health Assessment Programming in close coordination with the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator for Africa, to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services in throughout IOM’s multiple Sub-Offices in DRC and conduct performance appraisal of staff using the IOM Performance Appraisal System (PAS) and actively identify and promote training needs of the staff. If requested, supervise the Health Assessment staff.

4. Monitor and oversee the administration of multiple budgets and financial status of health projects and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Country Office’s (CO) Head of Resources Management and Chief of Mission.

5. Lead the liaison with the DRC Government’s Ministry of Health, including various National Programmes such as the National Border Health Programme (PNHF), Essential Programme on Immunization (PEV), Direction Surveillance Epidémiologique (Department of Epidemiology Surveillance), National Programme of Mental Health (PNSM) on IOM DRC CO’s role and support to Member States, and lead the development of policy guidance and relevant technical assistance to Government departments on migration health.

6. Develop, strengthen and expand partnerships with the Ministry of Health, as well as local health authorities, World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), other UN Agencies and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, and other relevant NGOs and parties, including local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs)/Congressional Budget Office (CBOs) in order to develop a migrant health agenda at the country level (including through the development of Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). Further represent IOM in various forums and thematic groups at national level including Technical and Strategic Groups.

7. Guide IOM in engaging and/or coordinating with country Humanitarian and Health Cluster Coordination mechanisms on IOM’s emergency preparedness and humanitarian responses and take a leading role in linking Health Cluster with Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) activities as well as IOM emergency response activities in the areas of Protection, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter, Displacement Tracking and Matrix, and Transition and Recovery.

8. In coordination with IOM’s Regional Offices in Nairobi and Dakar, develop initiatives, coordinate the implementation of projects and support cross-border technical cooperation of IOM Member States, together with IOM Country Offices in the Region.

9. Actively contribute to regional migration health related programme analysis, reports and presentations by providing inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems encountered and pertinent developments in the Migration Health sector.

10. Support the government in initiatives to align national migration health strategies and priorities with global health goals, regional trends and existing policy frameworks set by relevant health authorities, in close coordination with Thematic Specialists in the Region, as well as the senior staff of the Migration Health Division in IOM HQs.

11. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM’s other service areas in the CO, such as Migrant Protection and Migrant Governance Programmes, Emergency Response, Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC), in order to integrate and mainstream health into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible. Proactively seek the ways of linking public health initiatives with health assessment activities.

12. Maintain a high level of science, global and public health methods expertise, and ensure that analysis and sharing of health data of significant relevance stemming from IOM programme in the area of migration health is maintained. Identify emerging issues to ensure that IOM programmes are based on scientific evidence.

13. Implement effective knowledge management practices to systematically capture, organize, and disseminate information, ensuring that valuable insights and data are accessible and utilized for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

14. Analyse and regularly share critical developments and best practices with Migration Health Division at Regional and Global levels and contribute to thematic policy development and global reports.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Medicine with Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in Medicine and University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• An additional qualification in clinical medicine, tropical medicine, maternal or child health or public health an advantage.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Operational and field experience in outbreak preparedness and response, in public health, epidemiology, and risk communication interventions;
• Experience in epidemic preparedness and response is added advantage;
• Operational and field experience in migration, refugee and displaced persons’ health-related issues, programme development, including experience in evaluating health programs and protocols; and,
• Experience in health programming, including programme conceptualization, analysis and implementation; resource mobilisation.

Skills

• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations; and,
• Familiarity with the health sector in the African region, with DRC experience an advantage.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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