VN 2018/60 (P) - Senior Protection Officer (P4) - Geneva Switzerland

Position Title Senior Protection Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

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 : 25 March 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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji,

Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, 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 Deputy Director of the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) and in close coordination with DOE Heads of Division, the successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive humanitarian protection approach across IOM crisis and post-crisis response activities, projects and strategies.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that protection mainstreaming principles are integrated into IOM crisis and post-crisis response strategies and activities, through trainings roll-out, development and sharing of reference material and technical support whenever required, across IOM operations. 2. Build capacities and/or enhance existing ones among Headquarters (HQs) and field-based colleagues on IOM Principles for Humanitarian Action, protection mainstreaming principles, IOM protection standards, internal guidelines and practices as well as international protection standards (Sphere, Child Protection Minimum Standards, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Professional Protection Standards, etc.).

Page 1 / 43. Develop protection related guidance notes and internal operational tools to support IOM compliance to the above-mentioned standards and policies, when required. 4. Participate in IOM and/or inter-agency field assessments and identify protection related considerations and activities to be included in IOM strategies and responses. 5. Oversee and provide guidance for the implementation of the protection components of IOM response in L3 crises for which HQs has direct oversight.

6. Build and strengthen protection workforce within IOM, through participation in staff recruitment and/or establishment of talent pools.

7. Contribute to the review and endorsement of IOM projects, strategies and appeals including a protection component and/or activity.

8. Liaise with other relevant IOM Departments, Divisions and Programmes regarding projects, initiatives and events which might have implications for IOM’s protection role; these include migrant assistance activities, international migration law activities, health and psychosocial support activities, gender related activities, gender-based violence prevention activities in camps, etc.

9. Participate in inter-agency protection related fora, working groups, workshops, seminars and other meetings representing the Organization and ensuring consistent and coordinated contributions.

10. Act as IOM’s global focal point for the Global Protection Cluster and other global protection sub-clusters or working groups in which IOM is an active and core member. 11. Prepare reports covering protection related activities; prepare briefings, statistical or narrative reports and background notes including specific information requested by IOM, Governments and other entities.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in law, political science, human rights, international relations, humanitarianism or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

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

programme coordination, representation and managerial responsibilities.

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions. • Extensive experience in coordinating activities with various stakeholders both at global level and in the field.

• Excellent track record of effective working relationships with private sector, government officials and UN agencies.

• Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment.

Page 2 / 4• Demonstrated technical and operational expertise and knowledge in displacement tracking, data collection activities (assessments, surveys, and/or registration), data management, data analysis, statistical modeling, and/or development of information products. • Knowledge and experience on innovative technology used for humanitarian and development works.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish 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.

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 25 March 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 Page 3 / 4completed.

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 12.03.2018 to 25.03.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/60 (P) - Senior Protection Officer (P4) - Geneva Switzerland (55392569) Released Posting: Posting NC55401882 (55401882) Released

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