SVN 2018/98 (P) - Migration Management Officer (P2) - Baghdad, Iraq

Position Title Migration Management Officer

Duty Station :Baghdad, Iraq Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 April 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, Czech Republic,

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

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the DMM Coordinator and in coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and departments at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and reporting on the Mission’s migration management activities, including compliance to administrative and programmatic procedures. In particular, the successful candidate will support IOM Iraq’s active ‘Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration’, and ‘Counter Trafficking’ Programmes. S/he will also work with the mission to support and contribute to the development of IOM’s Labour Migration and Human Development activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a mission focal point for matters related to migration management in coordination with regional thematic specialists and HQ Department of Migration Management. 2. Monitor and implement a variety of projects under IOM’s Migration Management portfolio

including (but not limited to): Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Counter-Trafficking (CT), Mixed Migration (MM), Labour Migration and Human Development (LHD) and migration governance, policy and law.

Page 1 / 33. Support the government of Iraq in mainstreaming capacity building approaches throughout the programmes.

4. Contribute to the development of project proposals and corresponding financial requirements within the relevant thematic areas; monitor and coordinate reporting obligations according to IOM and donor procedures and timetables.

5. Coordinate the collection and collation of relevant, accurate, and comprehensive statistical data for project identification, implementation monitoring and report briefing purposes. Work closely with monitoring and evaluation staff to facilitate the timely delivery of services in accordance with project objectives.

6. Establish and maintain liaison with government ministries, local authorities academic and private sectors, implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders at the technical level to promote dialogue, information-sharing and cooperation among government and non-governmental actors.

7. Track and coordinate the review, endorsement and submission of proposals, as necessary. 8. Participate in country-level meetings, public events, forums, seminars, and workshops on counter-trafficking, mixed migration and border management.

9. Draft unit progress reports, keeping the Chief of Mission and DMM coordinator advised of problems and suggesting improvements as needed.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Evaluation with focus on development, management or related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above field with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience working in the development and humanitarian fields;

• Experience in, migration and development is highly desirable;

• Experience in data collection and analysis as well as knowledge management is considered an assets;

• Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; Page 2 / 3• 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 April 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 16.04.2018 to 23.04.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/98 (P) - Migration Management Officer (P2) - Baghdad, Iraq (55442924) Released Posting: Posting NC55442925 (55442925) Released

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