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Position Title : Programme Manager (Migrant Protection and Assistance)

Duty Station : Mogadishu, Somalia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 16 December 2019

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; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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:

Launched in March 2017 with funding from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, the EU-IOM Joint Initiative on Migrant Protection and Reintegration (JI) in the Horn of Africa assists migrants along key migration routes in Africa with Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in the Horn of Africa. It enables migrants who decide to return to their countries of origin to do so in a safe and dignified way, and to help them restart their lives in their countries of origin. This is done through an integrated approach to reintegration that supports both migrants and their communities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Somalia, and in close coordination with the JI Senior Regional Programme Coordinator and with the Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) Regional Thematic Specialist in IOM’s Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi, the

successful candidate will manage IOM Somalia’s Joint Initiative programme, Migrant Assistance and Counter Trafficking activities, Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Operational and Mixed Migration activities in Somalia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee implementation of the Joint Initiative (JI) programme in Somalia, in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist in RO Nairobi.
2. Provide technical oversight to IOM Somalia staff on Assisted Voluntary Return, Reintegration and Capacity Building activities particularly in the use of the IOM Standard Operating Procedures for Return and Reintegration and the management of Migration Response Centres (MRCs) as mechanisms for migrant assistance in Somalia.
3. Supervise timely implementation of the JI and MPA activities as per the work plans, ensuring technical soundness, donor conditionality and guidelines, relevant IOM procedures in finance, procurement and Human Resource (HR) as well as clear communication and co-ordination with the project counterparts and implementing partners.
4. Oversee the performance of AVRR staff and consultants. Provide timely technical guidance and assistance to the staff and manage objective, constructive Staff Evaluation System (SES). Monitor the timeliness and the quality of deliverables produced by consultants and ensure final evaluation of the consultancy.
5. Provide technical support and guidance to the government of Somalia in order to institute structure and systems to support vulnerable migrants, including support to establish the systems of migration governance, such as migration policy and national migration coordination mechanisms.
6. Lead periodical monitoring of the JI and MPA activities’ implementation schedule against work plans and budget utilization against budget table and PRISM.
7. Ensure timely development and submission of internal and external reports, including the donor reports and their supplementary documents.
8. Supervise and coordinate screening and assistance of the beneficiaries and maintain an updated record of cases and files, while ensuring the confidentiality of the data.
9. Oversee communication related to MPA projects in co-ordination with Programme Support Unit (PSU). Ensure visibility of the donor governments and IOM and IOM Data Protection Policy in communication materials developed for projects, paying attention to accuracy, clarity and effectiveness of the materials to the targeted audience.
10. In close coordination with the Programme Support Unit, develop concept notes, project proposals and budgets and explore new areas of interventions, in particular on innovative areas on migrant’s assistance, including also community engagement.
11. Establish and maintain strong partnership and liaison with implementing partners, the donor community, government entities, local authorities, UN agencies and other stakeholders; promoting dialogue, information sharing and cooperation among government and non-government actors; furthermore, ensure strong coordination and collaboration with IOM Somalia field offices.
12. Undertake duty travel as may be required.
13. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Law, Development Studies 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/programme management with United Nations Agencies or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in migration management focusing on migrant protection, assisted voluntary return and reintegration, counter-trafficking and smuggling of humans, with supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated achievements;

• Ability to liaise with government officials and coordination with key partners;

• Demonstrated experience in the management of finances, procurement and human resources;

• Strong experience in developing proposals and budgets, and preparing donor reports;

• Experience planning, organising and facilitation of trainings;

• Experience in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), with understanding of M&E tools and approaches;

• Working experience in a non-family duty station in conflict or post-conflict countries.

Skills

• Strong management and organization skills;

• Excellent writing and presentation skills;

• Excellent inter personal and communication skills;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;

• Computer literacy.

Languages

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

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

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 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_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.