Protection Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Protection Officer

Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar

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: 09 July 2023

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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

IOM has been present in Myanmar since 2005 and is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. In Myanmar, IOM has significantly expanded operations in the past two years in light of the emergency context, working across key areas of the country to support the expansion of protection programming.

IOM programming entails close work with local organisations who are key partners to ensure effective localised, flexible, context relevant response. IOM will continue to expand partnerships, support localisation through capacity building, collaborative and equal partnership approaches as well as through on-going technical guidance and mentoring to partners. Protection programming is particularly critical in the context of Myanmar, and IOM is seeking a Protection

Officer for the development, management and implementation of protection activities as well as the mainstreaming of protection across IOM Myanmar operations.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the Senior Programme Manager, Migration Health Unit, the Protection Officer will oversee and manage IOM operations in Myanmar with specific focus on further development and implementation of protection programming, partnerships and protection response in key conflict and disaster affected areas of the country.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage and ensure the implementation of the mission’s protection programming and develop new initiatives in line with the mission’s strategy and the global policies and standards of IOM as well as in coordination with the Migration Health Unit.
2. Manage and assess the implementation of direct protection assistance and interventions, including case management and the development of protection tools and guidance, and ensure safe programming in line with IASC Guidelines on Protection, IOM’s institutional approach to protection and IOM’s GBViC Framework, as well as other relevant internal and external standards. Develop and deliver capacity building initiatives on protection, including GBV and counter-trafficking, child protection and protection mainstreaming and GBV risk mitigation for IOM response teams.
3. Ensure that protection is sufficiently mainstreamed into all IOM programmes and projects or have integrated protection outcomes and indicators.
4. Lead the development and implementation of protection-related capacity building activities targeting local actors and provide expert technical guidance, managing and supervising the work of implementing partners, project staff, and consultants.
5. In coordination with programme managers, promote and support the development and strengthening of accountability to affected populations approach of IOM Myanmar and its partners.
6. Establish and maintain collaboration and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, such as donors, development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society.
7. Represent IOM in cluster and working group meetings on protection and ensure the coordination of protection activities.
8. Prepare progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the programmes between IOM, the programmes’ donors and other stakeholders.
9. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues engaged in data collection and analysis, specifically with regards to the displacement tracking matrix, and assess protection related trends and issues in view of strategic, programmatic and programme-specific funding opportunities as well as the development of advocacy messages.
10. Identify and advise on donors’ priorities and strategies and the possibility to develop follow up initiatives; initiate new programme development processes in Myanmar and prepare project proposals in relation to needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
11. Develop relevant monitoring and evaluation plans and tools to track protection mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make suitable course corrections, and further develop and improve project activities.
12. Develop, revise and operationalize action documents on protection (e.g., referral mechanisms, access to and provision of social and specialized services) and ensure IOM’s participation in the relevant coordination and technical platforms.
13. Ensure adequate information management on programme related activities including awareness raising and visibility; prepare regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Public Information Department.
14. Undertake duty travel as required.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Social Sciences, Politics, International relations 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 project development and implementation and proven management experience, including project monitoring and reporting;
• Experience in migrants’ protection, specifically on protection in emergencies, vulnerable migrants, CT, direct assistance;
• Experience with team management/supervision; and,
• Experience in designing and delivering trainings is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent organization skills, time management, analytical and problem solving;
• Training and capacity building skills;
• Communication and coordination skills; and,
• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and Microsoft Edge.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Burmese or other national languages of Myanmar 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

The successful candidate will initially be assigned to Bangkok, Thailand pending completion of visa formalities. Upon granting of the visa, the incumbent will transfer to Yangon, Myanmar.

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.

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

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

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. 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.