VN 2017/178 (P) - Protection Officer (P2) - Agadez, Niger

Position Title Protection Officer

Duty Station : Agadez, Niger

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 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, 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, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager ((Migrant Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM)), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Agadez, and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer in Niamey, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing assistance in the implementation, monitoring and development of the protection and vulnerable migrants assistance activities in the transit centre of Agadez. Activities will be carried out in coordination with the United Nations, coordinated humanitarian strategies and government counterparts. S/he will be responsible and accountable for contributing technical inputs for the development and promotion of IOM's migrant assistance strategy in the Agadez region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Carry out assessments of protection needs, identify problems/gaps and propose/prioritise timely practical actions to respond to particular protection problems related to the migrants transiting by the Centre of Agadez.

2. Regularly participate in inter-agency protection fora/meetings (e.g protection, child-protection, gender-based violence, relevant task forces.) and monitor the protection needs of mobile populations as well as communities affected by mobility as well as their systematic reporting Page 1 / 3and resolution.

3. Support the Head of Office and the centre manager with the coordination of assistance provided to migrants in Agadez transit centre, in support of an integrated protection – humanitarian – development approach.

4. Communicate with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including with protection, operations and communication units in Niamey.

5. When needed and feasible, coordinate response to individual cases of concern, in close coordination with the Protection Officer in Niamey, and refer or treat them as appropriate (e.g. screening, interview, counselling, referral or assistance, depending on programme capacities), especially to the psychosocial team working in the centre.

6. Assess training needs on protection issues and need for capacity building among field based colleagues, local authorities, local NGOs, International NGOs, the UN country team and other stakeholders.

7. Prepare regular reports covering protection activities; prepare briefing, statistical/narrative reports and background information as required, including specific information requested by Officials and other entities.

8. Draft specific portions of cooperation agreements and Memoranda of Understanding for approval by the supervisor.

9. Undertake duty travels, in line with prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required; 10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• At least two years of experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, protection and human rights;

• Experience working with an operational UN agency or a major international NGO in the field of protection and assistance of refugees, internally displaced people, and migrants; • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs, as well as in the region, is an asset.

Languages

Page 2 / 3Fluency in English and French is required.

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; • 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.

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 23 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 10.08.2017 to 23.08.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/178(P) - Protection Officer (P2) - Agadez, Niger (55143919) Released Posting: Posting NC55143920 (55143920) Released

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