CFA 2017/37 (P)  - Programme Officer (Counter Trafficking)(UG) - Dili, Timor Leste

Call for Applications

Position Title Programme Officer (Counter Trafficking)

Duty Station :Dili, Timor Leste Classification Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Six Months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 31 October 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. Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Timor Leste, and with thematic guidance from the Migrant Assistance Division specialists at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok and at Headquarter (HQs) in Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of counter-trafficking projects funded Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TiP) under the United States State Department.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Carry out capacity assessments in order to develop and implement evidence-based training, including training-of-trainers, for key national counterparts and Civil Society Organizations (CSOS) partners.

2. Provide support to the Inter-Ministerial Trafficking Working Group (ITWG), including organizing and co-chairing regular meetings and contributing to any restructuring efforts. 3. Support finalization and implementation of the Draft National Human Trafficking Law and development of implementing regulations through the ITWG and provide ongoing technical support to the proposed National Anti-Trafficking Commission.

4. Provide technical guidance and oversee the conduct of baseline assessment on human trafficking for Timor-Leste.

Page 1 / 45. Develop and oversee human trafficking outreach activities, including national community engagement forum, adaptation of outreach materials into national languages and complete exit knowledge and perception (KAP) survey among target audience.

funds are spent in accordance with IOM Standards and donor expectations.

8. Administer and oversee sub-grants to CSO partners, ensuring timely progress against project results, accurate budgeting and financial reporting by CSO partners.

9. Prepare financial and narrative donor reports for all counter-trafficking projects; and ensure counter-trafficking programme visibility through preparation of situation reports, press releases, and local reports.

10. Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities, national and international organizations, NGOs, and UN agencies and promote IOM and its counter-trafficking activities in Timor-Leste.

11. Represent IOM at local, regional, and international forums that address counter-trafficking issues and promote IOM activities, expertise, and capacity related to counter-trafficking. 12. Support the identification of potential donors and the assessment of donor priorities for Timor-Leste in the region. Work closely with the COM in seeking funding opportunities and donor liaison for IOM counter-trafficking projects.

13. Maintain a close working relationship with donors so as to ensure the donors are aware of the project’s progress vis-à-vis indicators and any related challenges or changes in the project’s work plan.

14. Provide regular briefings on progress against objectives to the CoM in particular. 15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, Law, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Assistance 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

• Experience in counter-trafficking, human rights, international law community development, project formulation, administration and evaluation;

• Experience in working with Timor-Leste Government agencies in the area of disaster management and risk reduction;

Page 2 / 4• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs; • Familiarity with financial management;

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;

• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the development, implementation and evaluation of projects;

• Ability to supervise staff;

• Effective resource management skills;

• Good level of computer literacy, including database application.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Tetum, Portuguese and/or Bahasa Indonesia 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; • 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.

Page 3 / 4Appointment 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 31 October 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 18.10.2017 to 31.10.2017

Requisition: CFA2017/37(P)- Programme Officer (Counter Trafficking) (UG) - Dili, Timor Leste (55206422) Released

Posting: Posting NC55208977 (55208977) Released

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