National Protection Officer

Job Description

Position Title: National Protection Officer

Duty Station City: Caracas
Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Special Short-Term
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: until 30 april 2027 - Subject to availability of funds.

Introduction

Fundada en 1951, la OIM es un Organismo Asociado de las Naciones Unidas y la principal agencia de la ONU en el ámbito de la migración. Trabajando en estrecha colaboración con socios gubernamentales, intergubernamentales y no gubernamentales, la OIM promueve una migración humana y ordenada en beneficio de todas las personas. La Organización salva vidas y protege a las personas en movimiento, impulsa soluciones para el desplazamiento y facilita vías para la migración regular, al tiempo que brinda servicios y asesoramiento a gobiernos y migrantes.

La OIM está comprometida con el fomento de un entorno laboral respetuoso, inclusivo y de apoyo, donde todas las personas empleadas puedan desarrollarse profesionalmente y sentirse valoradas. Mediante la creación de este entorno, la OIM busca aprovechar mejor todo el potencial de la migración y fortalecer su apoyo a las personas en movimiento.

La OIM invita a postularse a personas candidatas de diversos orígenes y ofrece ajustes razonables durante todo el proceso de contratación cuando sea necesario. 

Se considerarán candidaturas tanto internas como externas para esta vacante. Para los fines de esta convocatoria, se consideran candidatos internos los miembros del personal con contratos regulares, de plazo fijo o de corto plazo, ya sean clasificados o no clasificados, incluidos los Oficiales Profesionales Jóvenes (JPO), el personal en Licencia Especial Sin Goce de Sueldo (SLWOP), los Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas con al menos doce (12) meses de servicio continuo en la OIM y el personal en comisión de servicios o préstamo liberado por la Organización, salvo que se especifique lo contrario en su contrato. Los miembros del personal que tengan un contrato regular, de plazo fijo o de corto plazo clasificado no conservarán su tipo de contrato si son nombrados para un puesto no clasificado.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Venezuela and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, and in close coordination with the Protection Division at the Regional Office and Headquarters, the National Protection Officer will support the coordination and implementation of the IOM Venezuela Country Office’s (CO) protection interventions, including, but not limited to trafficking in persons and gender-based violence.

The National Protection Officer will promote collaboration with ongoing protection programming in the country. In doing so, s/he will work in an integrated manner and provide protection mainstreaming support to other programme regarding human mobility and its dimension across IOM Venezuela. The position will be based in IOM´s country office in Caracas, with travels to field offices as required.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the protection interventions and projects in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements, including general protection assistance, specialized services (GBV, child protection, community mobilization), counter-trafficking (prevention and response) and nexus initiatives.

2. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and concept notes and assist in drafting planning documents in line with the IOM Venezuela protection strategy, while supporting related resource mobilization activities as requested as well as assist in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures to ensure alignment with Protection principles. Identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation and strengthen protection mainstreaming.

3. Assist in the implementation and coordinate with implementing partner agreements that include protection activities.

4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information for protection analysis; update information management systems on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries and other relevant materials, as well as 

   support the collection and organization of information for stakeholder mapping to contribute to engagement efforts that strengthen prevention and protection in the context of migration. 

5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports, including financial summary, in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 

6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts. 

7. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities related to Protection targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities and IOM staff.

8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums, including the Protection Cluster and GBV AoR.

9. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc. 

10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Law, Political Science, International relations, Diplomacy, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of professional experience; or

• Master’s degree in the above fields.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and protection.

• Experience supporting protection programming, including GBV and/or human trafficking.

• Experience supervising teams, and in guiding and delivering trainings.

• Experience working with specialized international agencies, including UN agencies, international organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

• Experience  in humanitarian contexts in similar positions.

• Experience in project management, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance Country Office or regional objectives.

Skills

• Knowledge of protection programming and protection mainstreaming

• Knowledge of project development and reporting

• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Sound writing, communication and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organization, analytical and creative thinking skills.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position,fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written)

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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: 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.
• 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 – 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 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 – behavioural indicators Level 2, if with direct reports

• 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. 

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
•  IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
•  This vacancy is only available for local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and right to work in the country.
• For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:  IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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