Project Officer (Community Policing ) at IOM

Position Title : Project Officer (Community Policing )

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 May 2021

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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Program

Coordinator (Migration Management Unit (MMU)), South Sudan in collaboration with the National Program Officer of MMU in JUBA, the successful candidate will provide specific technical and administrative assistance in the implementation of the anticipated project on “Building Resilience at Northern Borders in Responding to Human Security Risks (Transnational Crimes and Public Health)” funded by the People of Japan. It is a 12-month project that is expected to have an impact on improved community resilience and well-managed borders in responding to human security risks through strengthened individual and institutional capacities of border management, and mutually beneficial relationships between communities and law enforcement at the border between South Sudan and Sudan to lay foundations for sustainable development.

About Migration Management Unit: IOM, through its Migration Management Unit, provides technical assistance to the government of South Sudan on migration management guided by Comprehensive Migration Policy Proposal. A policy proposal that provides critical responses guided by global principles to achieve Sustainable Development Goal and to meet commitments set forth in the Global Compact on Migration. This policy proposal works within four pillars of migration governance, namely; Free Movement and Border Management, Facilitating Labor Migration, Addressing Forced Migration; and Promoting Migration and Development. IOM works closely with the government, humanitarian and development partners, and migrants to improve migration management. IOM offers policy guidance, supports institutional and individual capacity development and ensure migrants’ well-being and protection.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Based on instructions, undertake research and draft specific inputs for the development of strategic approaches to community engagement to support the overall community stabilization portfolio of IOM South Sudan.
2. Take part in community participation assessments which include desk reviews of online and offline sources, conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders, analyzing the collected data and drafting segments of assessment reports.
3. Assess, synthesize and contribute elements for the development of relevant thematic training modules, SOPs (i.e., community policing, community engagement, and other relevant topics).
4. Conduct specific training modules for beneficiaries and stakeholders.
5. Assist in drafting specific elements of project work plans in close coordination with key partners and track the timely and effective implementation of project activities.
6. Compile background information, draft supporting schedules, and coordinate the collection and verification of project documents and data to support the implementation of specific project components or phases, and document challenges or issues.
7. Assist in liaising with project partners and stakeholders, including relevant government authorities, and any other concerned agencies and working groups as required.
8. Maintain information management and other documentation systems to record and manage project data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
9. Undertake travel duties as necessary.
10. Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the project in South Sudan and abroad as authorized and in close coordination with the supervisor.
11. Arrange project related activities such as trips, visits, workshops and seminars in and outside South Sudan.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, with a strong

Community Policing focus, Law, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or

• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in community policing project coordination or project implementation in international donor funded projects an added advantage;

• Experience in drafting project documents and reports;

• Work experience in IOM, a UN agency, non-governmental organization, international organization or relevant government department is an added advantage;

• Experience in liaison and cooperation with governmental authorities and UN partners is required;

• Experience in engaging with and implementing community policing interventions.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English;

• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications;

• Strong research capabilities.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or local language 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

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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 three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

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 action 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency…

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 security clearances.

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