Senior Programme Coordinator At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Senior Programme Coordinator

Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 17 May 2022

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. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; 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 of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations (UN), 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 has 40 years of partnership and programming in Indonesia, covering a range of areas including disaster management, refugee and migrant care and protection, counter-trafficking, labor migration, migration health, and immigration & border management programming. In addition to its operational aspects, the IOM Mission works closely with UN partners in integrating the migration agenda within the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and is increasingly providing policy advice and support to Government in recognition of its role as a Champion Country of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).

The GCM is the first inter-governmentally negotiated agreement, prepared under the auspices of the UN, covering all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner. It is a non-binding document that respects states’ sovereign right to determine who enters and stays in their territory and demonstrates commitment to international cooperation on migration. It presents a significant opportunity to improve the governance of migration, to address the challenges associated with today’s migration, and to strengthen the contribution of migrants and migration to sustainable development.

The GCM is framed in a way consistent with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in which Member States committed to cooperate internationally to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration. The GCM is designed to:

• Support international cooperation on the governance of international migration;

• Provide a comprehensive menu of options for States from which they can select policy options to address some of the most pressing issues around international migration; and

• Give states the space and flexibility to pursue implementation based on their own migration realities and capacities.

The IOM Indonesia Country Office (CO) is seeking a Senior Programme Coordinator for the overall development, management and coordination of migration policy-related initiatives, in particular the management of interventions to support GCM implementation in Indonesia, including strengthening capacity and aligning the support of the UN system in Indonesia to promote Government and stakeholder priorities on the GCM.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), and in close technical coordination with the Secretariat of the UN Network on Migration, the Senior Programme Coordinator will be responsible for overall management, coordination and supervision of the IOM Indonesia Migration Policy and Data Unit, with the primary task of authoritatively supporting Government and stakeholder activities toward implementation of the GCM, including coordination of the UN Network on Migration and capacity-building of partners in the UN system.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall management, development, coordination and supervision of staff and programming in the IOM Indonesia Migration Policy and Data Unit, promoting migration-related data as a basis for policy initiatives, and providing policy-related advice and technical support to all relevant parties and stakeholders in the GCM implementation process in Indonesia.
2. Provide authoritative technical advice, support, capacity-building and coordination for the establishment and functioning of a UN Network on Migration in Indonesia.
3. Establish, strengthen and maintain strategic coordination with the secretariat of the UN Network on Migration and act as country-level manager of European Union (EU)-UN Migration Capacity-Building Partnership, ensuring all administrative, partner outreach, stakeholder coordination and project implementation efforts are directed toward improving capacity in Government and UN to incorporate stakeholders, advance the principles, objectives and national priorities of Global Compact for Migration process in Indonesia.
4. Substantively support the IOM CoM and DCoM, and work closely with the UN Resident Coordinator Officeand other agencies to coordinate and strengthen the capacity of the UN system at country level to support good migration governance, in line with the UN Network on Migration Terms of References, and linking to global frameworks. Ensure inclusion of other relevant stakeholders (i.e NGOs, Academia).
5. Manage the implementation of IOM’s component of the Migration Governance for Sustainable Development in Indonesia joint programme funded by the Migration MPTF and ensure that IOM adequately performs the role of convening organization for the joint programme, in line with IOM’s policies and practices, the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund requirements outlined in its Operation Manual and the UNDG guidance note on Joint Programmes..
6. Work across the IOM CO, and within dedicated programmes to ensure the compilation of data, summaries, analyses, and the presentation of information related to diverse migration dynamics and best practice, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate partners and stakeholders.
7. Provide an advisory and coordination role to support the UN engagement with the Government of Indonesia in the overall policy work and implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM).
8. Build and promote a catalogue of research and migration-related data; direct the design and oversight of project-related research and other actions including with consultants and implementing partners, and identify and promote migration-related data and research initiatives amongst partners.
9. In line with project oversight and management responsibilities, manage and supervise the work of staff, monitor and assess budget implementation, and make adjustments as necessary; ensure regular updates and timely reporting requirements in accordance with donor requirements, IOM policies and practices.
10. Actively engage and maintain coordination with partners and stakeholders in supporting the development of a National Action Plan for the implementation of Global Compact for Migration (GCM) priorities in Indonesia; oversee the work of implementing partners, identify shortfalls in delivery, advise the CoM and take remedial action.
11. Prepare correspondence on project issues, various reports, briefing notes, statistical analyses and other requested documents.
12. Ensure the organization of regular and special or ad-hoc meetings, and the follow up on decisions taken.
13. Regularly engage and promote synergies amongst UN partners, share information with donors; respond to any queries regarding proposal, project implementation, reporting during the lifetime of the project.
14. Identify, analyze, and develop potential projects, initiatives and funding proposals related to migration governance and policy in Indonesia.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experiences

Experience

• Experience working in a multilateral system;

• Experience and familiarity with the UN system, its agencies, funds and programmes; specific experience in implementation modalities and management of UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund initiatives;

• International experience in technical cooperation and liaison with Government, with UN

agencies and with diplomatic missions;

• Experience in the area of inter-state cooperation on migration, migration governance and migration policy;

• Experience in policy development and roll-out, and strategic planning processes;

• Experience with IOM’s administrative structures, rules, processes and practices.

• International field experience in project management, migration-related activities, complex project implementation, liaison with governments and international agencies;

• Experience with project implementation, scheduling and deployment of resources, ideally with

EU funding.

• Professional experience in the Southeast Asia region would be considered an advantage.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of IOM policies and programming.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of multifaceted migration management interventions.

• Deep understanding of international and national migration frameworks and capacity to frame their operationalization.

• Strong management capability and experience.

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization.

• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of

Bahasa Indonesia 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

1 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 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 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 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 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_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 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, 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.