Programme Officer (Migration Management) (P2) Juba, South Sudan At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Programme Officer (Migration Management)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 September 2024

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. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) South Sudan Migration Management Unit (MMU) seeks to operationalise global, regional and national policy guidance through the provision of technical support to government through its relevant ministries and implementation of interventions to strengthen better management of migration at the national and sub-national levels. IOM also supports the formulation of strategies, standard-setting and quality control and knowledge management relating to “mainstream” migration sectors, including labour and facilitated migration, migration and development, counter-trafficking, assisted voluntary return, migration health, assistance for vulnerable migrants, immigration and border management and overall capacity-building in migration management. At the global level, through the IOM Development Fund (IDF), IOM supports multi-regional and global projects at the national levels. This includes technical supervision of project review and endorsement to experts in the field, as well as operational partnerships with relevant governmental, multilateral and private sector industry partners in coordination with the Department of International Cooperation and Partnerships. Interventions contribute to promoting and upholding the rights of migrants, including advocacy around better migration management policy reforms and implementation in line with international legal and other internationally agreed standards and effective practices.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM South Sudan, the direct supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations and technical backstopping by the relevant Regional Programme Manager and Regional Thematic Specialists in the Regional Office (RO) for the East and Horn of Africa, the Programme Officer (Migration Management) will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day implementation of IOM’s South Sudan Migration Management projects, including the immigration and border governance (IBG) projects, and contributing to the effective and timely development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of activities. The Programme Officer will facilitate planning, resource mobilization and implementation, monitoring and reporting of the migration management projects and provide technical assistance to government departments in relation to migration policy reforms and strengthening migration management capacities as well as inclusive community engagement in South Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and coordinate the effective implementation of the migration management project activities, including operational, budgetary and administrative aspects of the projects in close coordination with the IBG Regional Program Manager, and Regional Thematic Specialist.
2. Coordinate the timely delivery of requests for technical assistance by the government, regional office and relevant stakeholders.
3. Provide technical inputs to support the development, planning and implementation of assessments that identify relevant issues for informed project development and implementation, including mainstreaming of migrant and human rights and gender equity into the MMU projects.
4. Collect and compile information to support the policy capacity of the MMU in relation to the relevant thematic areas of migration management expertise.
5. Participate in the development of comprehensive thematically overarching migration management support projects and related resource mobilisation approaches by providing technical inputs and guidance to contribute to maintaining the sustainability of the Unit.
6. Document learning, best practices and success stories, and support media and communications to help raise the profile and visibility of the MMU projects.
7. Participate in internal and external meetings that cut across the MMU thematic areas, facilitating proper information exchange on the operational aspects of the programme.
8. Ensure MMU’s internal organization and smooth communication by supervising and organizing staff and regular knowledge sharing sessions with relevant stakeholders to help guide and monitor the use of organizational tools.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree or relevant trainings in Migration Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in migration management, with a background in counter human trafficking, return and reintegration, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking; immigration and border management and/or migration policy and policy analysis;
• Experience in project development, management and/or implementation, including expenditure monitoring;
• Experience in migration data analysis, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation and delivering presentations in the field of migration management to various groups of stakeholders – at sub-national, national and regional levels;
• Previous experience supporting resource mobilisation within multi-lateral donor environments required; and,
• Working knowledge of IOM software – PRIMA and MiMoSA and regional experience on migration management and cross border coordination is an advantage.

Skills

• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, UN agencies, and civil society;
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of a community;
• Familiarity with the culture of the affected population, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters;
• Good oral and written reporting skills;
• Diplomacy, tact, and good communication skills;
• Training/counterpart development skills and personnel management skills; and,
• Ability to work well in a team in difficult circumstances.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

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

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 2

• 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 2

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates 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, and background verification and 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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.