Sr. AAP Policy and Project Advisor At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Sr. AAP Policy and Project Advisor

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

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: 30 May 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate 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 of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Department Director of the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), and the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Crisis Analyst, the Accountability to Affected Populations Policy and Project Advisor is the headquarter-based focal point for Accountability to Affected People. The successful candidate leads the implementation of IOM institutional AAP Framework (IN/285). With the support of a small team, they will bring strategic and institutional coherence on AAP across DOE as well as other departments. They will also provide guidance and capacity building to field operations including on strategy, project development, and activities related to and/or promote AAP. The successful candidate represents and positions IOM in inter-agency coordination mechanism (IASC) on AAP.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee the operationalization of the AAP Framework by:

1. providing technical support to regional offices and country missions in integrating AAP in-country strategies and programming;
2. providing technical and support to key programmatic divisions and initiatives in AAP mainstreaming;
3. developing strategic work plans and AAP indicators aligned with the IOM strategic frameworks as well as for institutional reporting commitments including the IASC, Grand

Bargain, MOPAN, among others;

1. regularly updating AAP guidance and tools based on organizational and system-wide priorities and trends; and
2. maintaining technical support to resettlement and movement (RMM) programming, data practices (DTM), transition and recovery programming, social cohesion and inclusion, and other opportunities supporting AAP Framework implementation.

2. Strengthen internal coherence, policy and strategic positioning on AAP by:

1. developing position papers and strategic messages to promote AAP and its linkages with other thematic areas such as localization, data, protection, climate, HDPN, PSEA etc.
2. providing technical inputs into strategic papers and planning that promote AAP and

Localization in the organization and in the humanitarian system;

1. contributing with an AAP lens to institutional policies, frameworks, strategies, and other materials in coordination with DOE Heads and other relevant departments;
2. developing or contributing to research affecting AAP and emerging issues in humanitarian and development spaces related thereto;
3. collaborating with key units in the Executive Office particularly the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Senior Coordinator and the Legal Division pertaining to AAP activities that help strengthen internal governance and reinforce the internal justice mechanism;
4. drafting reports as well as high-level talking points and institutional statements in relation to or reflecting IOM’s strategic position on AAP including but not limited for inter-agency high-level meetings (OPAG, IASC, ECOSOC, among others).

3. Lead the management and implementation of the AAP inter-agency project on strengthening leadership capacity by:

1. facilitating the planning, development, design and pilot of the online training modules and resource materials in accordance with the project workplan;
2. leading the inter-agency project steering committee and ensuring the effective participation of members;
3. organizing regular meetings and workshops, tracking records, and maintaining the knowledge channels to ensure access of members to information products;
4. leading donor engagements and reporting on a quarterly basis; and
5. advocating for the integration of AAP in internal performance appraisals of IOM Chiefs of Missions and in the performance appraisals of HCTs.

4. Represent IOM in inter-agency coordination networks including its co-chairmanship of the IASC AAP workstream on enhanced and accountable leadership by:

1. coordinating with the IASC AAP task force co-chairs in ensuring inter-agency project work outputs feed into the IASC AAP workplans;
2. participating in the Grand Bargain Participation Revolution workstream and contribute to creating linkages with the collective AAP priorities.

5. Lead the strengthening of organizational capacity on AAP and people-centered approach at all levels of the Organization by:

1. developing supplementary training modules and updating standard AAP e-learning course and training of trainer’s modules;
2. integrating AAP components in institutional trainings including emergency response induction training, senior emergency leadership training, chiefs of mission training, project management, and IOM induction training;
3. overseeing AAP awareness-raising activities and promoting cohesive messaging with other cross-cutting themes; and
4. rolling out AAP trainings in regional and country offices tailored to the needs of staff and personnel, and partners, as applicable.

6. Strengthen knowledge management by:

1. ensuring the availability of AAP knowledge products in AAP SharePoint and other institutional sharing platforms with updated tools and guidance; and
2. engaging the AAP Community of Practice and the wider community through webinars and workshops to foster knowledge exchange, particularly on good practices and lessons learned.

7. Strengthen resource mobilization on AAP by:

1. providing technical reviews to project proposal drafting and endorsement processes;
2. developing tools and templates for project development, human resources, and donor relations support units on AAP resource mobilization; and
3. advocating for AAP resourcing in organizational structures including approvals systems, project endorsement processes, and project management manuals.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in human Rights, Humanitarian Action, International Law, Development Communications, Anthropology, Social Sciences 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 experience.

Experience

• Minimum of seven years (nine years for bachelor’s degree holders) experience in AAP and Community Engagement particularly in the field of policy, programming, capacity-strengthening, and partnerships and with demonstrated knowledge of the mobility dimensions of crisis and IOM programming particularly in emergencies, resettlement and movement, and other crisis-related programming;
• Proven experience in inter-agency and multi-stakeholder coordination and engagement in advancing the principles of AAP in the humanitarian sector.
• Proven field experience in AAP in crisis context;
• Experience in the development of policies, frameworks and other strategic documents or tools• Demonstrated experience in developing adult e-learning products and facilitating virtual or blended trainings;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, project development, and donor relations;
• Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder engagement.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated capacity in problem-solving and strategic thinking;
• Knowledge of ongoing IOM institutional processes, and initiatives are an asset;
• Demonstrated capacity in management and/or coordination of processes and initiatives among diverse teams, and proven leadership in multistakeholder environments;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products particularly SharePoint and Teams including project management apps and other software for presentations and reports such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, etc.;
• Proficient in the use of interactive software applications for virtual training and events including.

Miro, Mural, Multimeter, and other similar applications;

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic 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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintain 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 – behavioral 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 – behavioral 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.

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 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.

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.