Protection Coordinator 36 views0 applications

Position Title : Protection Coordinator

Duty Station : IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia

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 : 08 April 2020

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; 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:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the work of the Protection Unit, including strengthening and developing ongoing activities, and expanding the existing program of work while developing synergies between programme units in the Country Office (CO).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Review and assess the current IOM protection interventions targeting both migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with a view to strengthen and expand them, with a strategic vision and objective.
2. Reinforce and harmonize advocacy efforts, including on alternatives to detention, for widening the space of protection, including options and solutions, for migrants and IDPs.
3. Ensure regular liaison with all other IOM Libya programmes which have an impact on protection and/or have implications for IOM’s position on protection with a view to achieve shared objectives.
4. Ensure IOM’s institutional work in detention follows minimum standards across all internal sectors and units, and are guided by a shared, institutional, strategic vision.
5. Manage and monitor budget and resource utilization for Protection Unit and related projects in close coordination with the Country Office’s Resources Management Unit and Project Development Support Unit (PDSU).
6. Prepare and coordinate inputs for and submit interim and final project reports in a timely manner to donors in coordination with PDSU.
7. Maintain close contacts with the various sectors related to protection including working groups and the Migrant and Refugee Platform, to align all protection initiatives with the migration governance plans.
8. Maintain close contacts with all relevant line Ministries, including the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Social Affairs, to ensure that the proposed activities are understood and properly communicated.
9. Ensure IOM continues to advocate with Libyan authorities for increased and enhanced protection space for migrants and IDPs and devise strategies to do so while delivering key assistance and protection services.
10. Prepare timely reports covering protection related activities; prepare briefing, statistical/narrative reports and background notes including specific information requested by IOM, Governments and other entities.
11. In coordination with the Child Protection Officer and Protection Officers, oversee integration of specific procedures within the voluntary humanitarian returns operated out of Libya to ensure that unaccompanied and separated migrant children are timely identified and appropriately assisted as per their best interests.
12. Guide and oversee best interest assessments or determination procedures in close coordination and cooperation with UNHCR and UNICEF as well as IOM COs in the countries of origin and/ or countries of return.
13. Coordinate counter-trafficking response for IOM Libya in partnership with the Counter-Trafficking (CT) Officer.
14. In close collaboration with the CT Officer, Protection Officers, and the Head of the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Unit, oversee and manage case management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for identification and referral of Victims of Trafficking (VOTs).
15. In coordination with the CT Officer, Child Protection and Protection Officers, provide support for the development of training and capacity building initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political, Social Sciences, Social Work 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 the field of migration, IDPs and refugee assistance and protection (including specific experience on Migrants and Refugee Protection);

• Experience in emergency operations and liaison with Governments, other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors.

Skills

• Knowledge of foundational concepts in relation to protection and protection mainstreaming (IHL, IHRL and IRL, IASC Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures; Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guidelines; IASC Gender Policy; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit etc.);

• Knowledge of IASC cluster system and inter-agency work in crisis response;

• Familiarity with the UN system.

Languages

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

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

Notes

This position is based in Tunis, Tunisia with possible relocation to Libya if and when the situation is conducive.

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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.