SVN 2017/138 (P) - Programme Manager (Migrant Protection) (P3) - Yangon, Myanmar

Position Title Programme Manager (Migrant Protection)

Duty Station :Yangon, Myanmar Classification Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 02 August 2017

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Yangon and in coordination with the Senior Regional Thematic Specialist for Migrant Assistance and the Senior Regional Labour Migration/ Migration and Development Specialist at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok as well as relevant units within IOM Headquarters, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management, technical supervision and effective coordination of Migrant Protection programme in Myanmar, covering Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Counter-trafficking, Immigration and Border Management, and other related migration projects and activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop, prepare, implement and provide oversight of projects and programmes in the field of Migrant Protection (covering AVRR, Counter-trafficking, Immigration and Border Management, and Labour Migration), ensuring that they are:

a) consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies;

Page 1 / 4b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migrant protection;

c) developed and implemented according to IOM’s project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); d) Effectively coordinated with implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders; and, e) regularly monitored by developing monitoring tools as necessary to ensure effective implementation of activities.

2. Facilitate the development and submission of new project proposals and fundraising opportunities in the field of Migrant Protection relevant to Myanmar by leading technical and project development initiatives in line with the MAD, LHD, IBM and IOM Myanmar’s strategic objectives.

3. Prepare and ensure timely and quality preparation and submissions of project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required. Prepare regular updates, programme summaries, press releases and other relevant information materials and statistics, according to the specific project needs.

4. Monitor and be responsible for the administration of multiple budgets and financial status of migrant protection projects and propose corrective measures in coordination with the mission’s Resource Management Officer (RMO) and COM, as well as relevant units at the ROAP; and ensure timely and accurate donor reporting in coordination with the RMO.

5. Supervise and mentor project staff; conduct performance appraisal of the staff using the IOM Staff Evaluation System (SES); and actively identify and promote training needs of the staff. 6. Effectively engage with the Myanmar Government both at the national and local levels, in particular with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement (MOSWRR) and Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MOLES) authorities, Ministry of Immigration and Population (MOIP), and the Myanmar’s Central Body for the Suppression of Trafficking in Persons (CB-TIP); and provide policy advice and technical assistance to relevant Government departments in line with national policies and/ or regional strategies.

7. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with relevant units within IOM Myanmar, government entities, donors, civil society and faith-based actors, UN agencies and other stakeholders.

8. Support with the implementation of AVRR activities related to Myanmar in close coordination with the COM and relevant units within IOM Myanmar and the ROAP.

9. Actively contribute to programme analysis and presentations by providing inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems encountered and pertinent developments in the field of Migrant Protection; and regularly share national and cross-border trends and developments with the regional thematic specialists at ROAP and other relevant colleagues as appropriate. 10. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM's other service areas in the country, including Migration Health, Migrant Governance, and Emergency, Post Crisis, and Response, in order to integrate and mainstream migrant protection into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible.

11. Represent IOM in various forums and thematic groups relating to Migrant Protection at national level and other relevant fora as required, including the Human Trafficking Working Group (HTWG).

12. Undertake regular duty travels related to programme and project management as required. Page 2 / 413. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, International Relations and or Law or a related field preferably 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 implementation and management, project design, preferably in the field of protection of vulnerable migrants, IBM and/or labour migration;

• Experience in liaising with Government authorities, other national/international institutions and donors (preferably, J/TIP, PRM, DRL, and CBSA);

• Experience in liaising and working with NGOs, civil society organizations and UN agencies; • Experience in migrant rights and vulnerability, trafficking in persons, and voluntary return and reintegration; counter migrant smuggling and border management;

• Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation;

• Working experience in the Greater Mekong Sub-region an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Myanmar is an advantage.

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; Page 3 / 4• 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 02 August 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-apply.html 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 20.07.2017 to 02.08.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/138 (P) - Programme Manager (Migrant Protection) (P3) - Yangon, Myanmar (55124074) Released

Posting: Posting NC55124077 (55124077) Released

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