Maharashtra State Coordinator (Consultant)
Mumbai
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Mumbai
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date:
Job Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society. IOM is pleased to announce the launch of a new project named ‘Creating Pathways for Safe, Orderly and Responsible Migration for Ensuring Social Sustainability in Sugar Supply Chain in Maharashtra, India (COSMOS)’ with the support of The Coalition for Responsible Sugarcane India (CRSI), a collaborative multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to embed and promote responsible and sustainable business practices across India’s sugar value chain. Project seeks to address the root causes of migration directly within the district of origin of sugarcane farm workers, strengthening social safeguards and support systems. The project takes a proactive approach by bringing solutions to migrant workers in the sugarcane supply chain, thereby improving their circumstances at the grassroots level. Through Migrant Resource Centers (MRCs) designed specifically for migrant sugarcane farm workers, the project aims to raise awareness on safe migration (pre-departure onboarding), and provide access to services such as public welfare schemes, financial literacy, women healthcare, and livelihood opportunities.
As the project takes a focused approach in understanding the issues that influence safe and informed migration, particularly from the perspective of migrant labourers and create solutions at the districts of origin which work on well-rounded solutions that include migration mapping, responsible recruitment practices, effective grievance redressal mechanisms, enhanced community engagement on issues of safeguarding and promoting child well-being, IOM is looking for an experienced State Coordinator - Consultant, to assist in implementing the project
Responsibilities
Work with and engage migrant workers and the targeted communities
Liasson with the sugar mill and sugarcane field owners
Support in data collection - related activities, develop and facilitate training and workshops, conduct programme outreach, strengthen grassroots relationship building exercises, and coordinate with implementing partners and stakeholders of the project.
Support the establishment and operations of local Migrant Resource Centers in key districts.
Programme implementation with deliverables related to migration mobility, and micro-enterprise.
Work on financial inclusion and explore linkages with financial institutions.
Developing mechanisms/systems to track, monitor and record grievances and connect with the government grievance redressal platforms
Setting up psychosocial support system
Draft regular progress reports, project updates, talking points, and briefing materials related to beneficiaries and stakeholder’s capacity building and private sector engagement as needed.
Support the M&E of the project, with field level presence, regular report writing and timely submission.
Strengthen and diversify the outreach and impact of the project in the targeted areas, using local experience and knowledge.
Liaison with local counterparts, non-governmental organizations, government and other relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate the translation of training modules, technical reports and proofread translated materials to ensure alignment with original version(s).
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Human Rights, migration/mobility or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least THREE years of relevant professional experience; or
Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience.
Possess basic understanding of Migration, displacement, labour mobility, workers’ engagement in sugarcane farm work and sugar mills, ethical recruitment and grievance redressal mechanism
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation.
Solid understanding of management principles.
Proven experience of research/study on displacement, migration issues;
Experience in drafting regular status and progress report.
Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.
Strong quantitative business analysis skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Willingness to travel frequently for fieldwork.
English (Fluent)
Marathi (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
- Yes, Extensive travel in the project field.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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: encouraged and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.