VN 2018/39 (P) - Liaison Officer (P3) - Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Position Title Liaison Officer

Duty Station : Ryadh, Saudi Arabia

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Closing Date : 23 February 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, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, 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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for the Middle East and North Africa in Cairo, and in close coordination with the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) based in Cairo and relevant units at Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will be IOM's principal interlocutor with King Salman Centre for Relief and Humanitarian Works (KSC) and UN Specialized Agencies in the country. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Promote IOM’s objectives and priorities through formal and informal contacts with relevant KSC departments, UN agencies based in Saudi Arabia and other interested parties to raise support for IOM’s work.

2. Enhance partnership with KSC at the regional and global level; and facilitate skill exchanges and best practices with the authorities.

3. Provide technical inputs and liaise with KSC on funding project proposals received from IOM Missions.

trouble-shooting and appropriate follow up with concerned mission.

Page 1 / 45. Ensure appropriate coordination and information sharing within the region and at a global level on potential collaborations with KSC and funding opportunities.

6. Participate in donor field missions, as required by the KSC.

7. Support the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between IOM and the Human Rights commission of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combatting human trafficking, acting as focal point in close collaboration with the relevant colleagues at the Regional Office and project staff as necessary.

8. Identify new project opportunities in close coordination with relevant stakeholders in areas of concern and in regional context, and design fundraising strategies to address such issues. 9. Advance the political and programmatic position of IOM with the relevant institutional counterparts with the aim of supporting the conclusion of a Status Agreement for the Organization in the Kingdom.

10. Advise the Regional Director and relevant units in Headquarters on national and regional migration developments, as well as on government's migration policy and legislative frameworks impacting on IOM's activities and make recommendations or prepare proposals for appropriate action.

11. Prepare briefings and background information requested by the Regional office and HQs, the Government, and other entities.

12. Participate in appropriate policy and operational United Nations Country Team (UNCT) inter-agency mechanisms as required.

13. Provide the necessary liaison support with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA’s) relevant authorities in charge of issuing security clearance to humanitarian personnel as well as permissions to Yemen’s ports and airspace for humanitarian operations and to support migrant evacuation.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field 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 development, implementation, and evaluation;

• Knowledge of migration;

• Proven record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional and international institutions as well as civil society actors;

• Previous work experience in the region highly desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Page 2 / 4Desirable 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.

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 23 February 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 10.02.2018 to 23.02.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/39 (P) - Liaison Officer (P3) - Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (55343599) Page 3 / 4Released

Posting: Posting NC55355479 (55355479) Released

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