CFA 2017/51 (P)  - Reintegration Officer (UG) - Multiple Duty Stations (Central and West Africa)

Call for Applications

Position Title Reintegration Officer

Duty Station : MultipleDutyStations(Central&WestAfrica)

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 : 07 December 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:

their migratory journey along the routes of the Central Mediterranean.

To meet these challenges, the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have developed the Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in Africa (hereinafter “Joint Initiative”). Implemented in 14 countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and The Gambia) through 14 specific actions, it aims to protect the security, dignity and rights of migrants along this important and dangerous migration route and to help in improving the reintegration of returnees through an innovative approach. This will be achieved through different types of interventions including protection and assistance to vulnerable and stranded migrants, assistance for voluntary return, support for sustainable reintegration in the communities of origin, the dissemination of accurate information on migration to migrants, potential migrants and communities, and the collection of data on migration flows. The Initiative will aim to strengthen the technical and material capacities of authorities and organizations involved in these areas so that they can ultimately take over the policies and programmes related to the protection and reintegration of migrants developed and/or strengthened in the region, with a view to improving the governance of migration in the region. A major component of the Joint Initiative is the provision of sustainable reintegration assistance to more than 20,000 migrants in the targeted countries. IOM views trhat reintegration can be considered sustainable when returnees have reached levels of economic self-sufficiency, social Page 1 / 4stability within their communities, and psychosocial well-being that allow them to cope with (re)migration drivers. Having achieved sustainable reintegration, returnees are able to make further migration decisions as a matter of choice rather than necessity.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Joint Initiative Project Manager, the Reintegration officer is responsible for the set-up of effective reintegration schemes and the effective delivery of assistance in countries of origin to returning migrants. S/he will be responsible to coordinate the planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring and evaluation of migrants’ reintegration assistance under the Joint Initiative. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to oversight and coordination of IOM caseworkers, reintegration assistants and reintegration and/or protection partners.

2. Facilitate training as well as ongoing counselling and guidance to staff and contribute to the establishment of a sound case management system in compliance with IOM standards of assistance.

3. Support and provide technical inputs for the establishment of national reintegration schemes in coordination with national counterparts (government, civil society, etc.). 4. Provide information and technical assistance for the development, enhancement and implementation of national standard operating procedures (SoPs) related to return and reintegration.

5. Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection into reintegration activities by encouraging and providing guidance for the provision of adequate assistance for vulnerable categories of migrants, such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied migrants and migrants with psychosocial and/or physical health concerns.

6. Provide technical assistance, capacity building support and guidance to implementing partners and Government counterpart.

8. Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation of reintegration activities.

9. Oversee appropriate data management of beneficiaries, including entering case data into IOM databases and proper filing in accordance with IOM Data Protection Principles. 10. Track use of resources in accordance with IOM internal rules and regulations. 11. Draft quality internal and external reports on reintegration activities. 12. Contribute to the development of project concepts/proposals, resource mobilization initiatives related to reintegration, as appropriate.

13. Check synergies with other reintegration projects in order to consistently provide comprehensive assistance to migrants assisted in their voluntary return.

14. Liaise with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors to coordinate the delivery of reintegration support and to maintain visibility of activities.

15. Undertake duty travel as requested.

Page 2 / 416. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social 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

• Professional experience in assisted voluntary return and reintegration, community reintegration or similar direct assistance work;

• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking. • Previous work on protection (including, but not limited to, child protection, counter-trafficking) preferable;

• Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation an asset; • Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters. • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

Fluency in English required for all duty stations. Working knowledge in French may be required for some of the advertised positions.

Note

As part of the application process, candidates may indicate which country(ies) they do not want to be considered for.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• 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.

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 07 December 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 24.11.2017 to 07.12.2017

Requisition: CFA 2017/51(P)-Reintegration Officer(UG)-Multiple Duty Stations(Central&West Af (55257071) Released

Posting: Posting NC55257072 (55257072) Released

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