VN 2018/15 (P) - Regional Migration Health Specialist (P4) - Pretoria, South Africa

Position Title Regional Migration Health Specialist

Duty Station : Pretoria, South Africa

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P4

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

Closing Date : 24 January 2018

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, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia

(Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for IOM's Regional Office (RO) for Southern Africa, and the technical support of the Director of Migration Health Division (MHD) in headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate acts as a regional thematic resource person and will be accountable and responsible for the technical supervision, effective coordination, and strategic direction of all MHD programmes in the areas of 'Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants' and 'Health Assistance to Crisis Affected populations' undertaken by IOM in the countries covered by the RO for Southern Africa, based in Pretoria, South Africa. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the development of new migration health projects including, health assistance for crisis affected populations and related activities, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and health promotion and assistance for migrants. Provides technical and project development support to IOM's Country Offices (CO’s) and Regional Offices (RO’s) in Southern Africa, in line with the MHD strategic objectives. 2. Review, endorse and monitor the implementation of project proposals developed by Country Page 1 / 5Offices - including those having a multi-country focus - in Southern Africa, to ensure that they

are: a) consistent with IOM's policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies; b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migration health; c) developed according to IOM's project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

3. Support project implementation in Southern Africa with thematic guidance and project management backstopping, as well as monitoring and evaluation assistance to project managers.

4. Align the migration health strategies and priorities in the region with global health goals, regional trends and existing IOM institutional policy frameworks set by relevant health authorities, in close coordination with the RDs, Chiefs of Missions (CoMs) and thematic specialists in the region, as well as the Director of MHD.

5. Develop, strengthen and expand partnerships with national Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) Country Offices and the WHO African regional office, as well as other relevant parties in order to assist IOM COs to develop a migrant health agenda at country level (including through the development of Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) at country level).

6. Guide IOM COs in engaging and/or coordinating with WHO Emergency Coordinators, the Health Cluster partners and other relevant humanitarian coordination mechanism at the country level on IOM's emergency preparedness, response, and early recovery efforts for both crisis-affected populations and during public health emergencies.

7. Support emergency response efforts at the onset of a crisis in countries where MHD capacity is limited and facilitate the establishment of MHD presence in the response; maintain a regional emergency roster of MHD personnel.

8. Coordinate closely with the Regional Coordinator of IOM’s Health Assessment Programme (HAP) for Africa, based at RO Nairobi, with regard to activities in the programme area “Migration Health Assessment and Travel Health Assistance to Migrants”.

9. Coordinate closely with the Head of IOM’s Mental Health, Psychosocial Response & Intercultural Communication Section, based at RO Brussels with regard to activities in that programme area.

10. Lead the effort of consolidating a strategy and vision for IOM MHD in Southern Africa to strengthen public-private partnerships on migration and health, especially in key sectors in the region.

11. Provide technical review of interim and final narrative progress reports submitted by COs, in close coordination with the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RPLO), for forwarding to the Donor Relations Division (DRD).

12. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM's other service areas at the Regional Office, such as Labour and Facilitated Migration, Migration and Development, Migrant Assistance, Immigration and Border Management, and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Transition and Recovery, in order to integrate and mainstream health into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible.

13. Liaise regularly with donors and health & development partners in the region, in close collaboration with other RO initiatives to raise funds for project proposals on migration health in the region.

14. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the relevant MHD programme areas through a combination of formal training and on-the-job mentoring on topics such as emergency Page 2 / 5preparedness and response, public health emergencies and Global Health Security; migration health and TB/HIV/STI/malaria; health systems strengthening.

15. In close collaboration with the Global Migration Health and Epidemiology Coordinator, maintain a high level of science, global and public health methods expertise, and ensure that analysis and sharing of health data of significant relevance stemming from IOM programmes in the area of migration health are maintained. Identify emerging issues to ensure that IOM programmes are based on scientific evidence. Contribute to IOM knowledge management at the regional level, in coordination with other Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and RPLO 16. Analyse and regularly share critical developments and best practices with MHD HQs and contribute to thematic policy development and regional and global reports. Initiate regular written reports on achievements and challenges in the region for dissemination among missions in the region and relevant departments. Ensure smooth sharing of relevant information among migrant health colleagues in the region.

17. Participate as a member of IOM's thematic network of regional specialists on migration health.

18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Medicine, Social Sciences or other relevant Health Sciences from an accredited academic institution plus an additional Masters level degree in Public Health, International Health or related field with at least seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in Medicine, Social Sciences or other relevant Health Sciences from an accredited academic institution plus nine years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Nine years of professional experience of which at least five years are at an international level, involving migration health or global health issues;

• Experience in managing relevant public health programmes;

• Strong programme development and management experience in the health field, including migration health programmes;

• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health;

a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Demonstrated capacity to adapt experiences, tools and approaches developed in other settings to the local context; Ability to maintain effective working relationships with international, governmental and non-governmental officials. Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge French and/or Portuguese is an advantage. Page 3 / 5Desirable 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.

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 24 January 2018 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 11.01.2018 to 24.01.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/15 (P) - RegionalMigrationHealthSpecialist(P4)-Pretoria,SouthAfrica (55300217) Page 4 / 5Released

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