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.
Context
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Head of Special Liaison Office (SLO) and Chief of Mission (COM) in Addis Ababa, the successful candidate will be accountable to and responsible for supporting the Office of the COM in implementing the priorities of the IOM-SLO Addis Ababa including working closely with the COM on initiatives that fall within the portfolio of his/her office. To this end, the s/he will provide policy, coordination, liaison and management assistance to the Office of the COM.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
Policy Support
Conduct ongoing research and analysis on migration and draft portions of policy briefs that articulate migration policy positions as regards Ethiopia, the IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) region and Africa.
Coordinate and facilitate quality assurance support for migration and policy-related studies commissioned by IOM- SLO Addis Ababa.
Participate in and report back on various policy development processes as regards Ethiopia, the IGAD region and Africa as may be assigned by the COM.
Coordination and Liaison with UNCT
- Support the COM on strategic communication with and reporting to the UNCT (United Nations Country Team) on migration-related matters.
- Support the positioning of the migration agenda by coordinating and following up on the Mission’s contribution to a range of external fora, including UN inter-agency platforms such as the UNPMT (Program Management Team), UNDAF (United Nations Development Assistance Framework), HLSC (High level Steering Committee for the UNDAF), etc.
- Draft presentations for COM coordination with relevant units within the Mission.
- Prepare and/or review routine correspondence requiring the COM’s signature.
- Facilitate and track the flow of information from the COM to all units and sub-offices in order to ensure that all relevant staff/ actors are kept informed, including required follow-up actions.
- Monitor and follow up on official correspondence from IOM-SLO Addis Ababa to the external partner constituency.
- Participate in meetings deemed by the COM as relevant to the work of IOM-SLO Addis Ababa.
Management Support
- Provide technical information and procedural guidance on the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Plan and Programme document for IOM-SLO.
- Maintain updated knowledge of and follow up on the implementation of management and programme priorities as set out by the COM including in HoUs (Heads of Units) and other meetings.
- Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Economics, Development Studies 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
- At least two years’ relevant professional work experience in the development sector, including with regional multilateral bodies;
- Excellent drafting capabilities, communication and negotiation skills;
- Good analytical skills, ability to interpret information, identify and analyze problems;
- Good understanding of concepts and current development related to migration;
- Experience in the area of multilateral and inter-state cooperation on migration;
- Good understanding of migration policy and practice, and inter-regional migration dynamics;
- Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures;
- Good level of computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Windows / MS Office applications.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioral
- Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
- Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
- Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
- Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
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.
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.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 31 July 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-…
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 18.07.2017 to 31.07.2017
Requisition: SVN 2017/136 (P) – Migration Policy Support Officer (P2) – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (55121674) Released
Posting: Posting NC55121694 (55121694) Released
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa
