SVN 2018/183 (P) - Senior External Relations Officer (P4) - Kyiv, Ukraine

Position Title Senior External Relations Officer

Duty Station : Kiev, Ukraine

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 19 August 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in coordination with the Programme Development and Support Officer, Communications and Outreach Officer and members of the Senior Management Team as well as relevant units in Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office in Vienna, Austria; the successful candidate will support and encourage participation in all coordination mechanisms arising from the IOM relationships with external partners and contribute to cost-effective project delivery in the field for the well-being of migrants and in support of national development plans and strategies.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Keep abreast, analyze and provide advice to the CoM on the challenges and opportunities represented by the political context in Ukraine and in the region, the UN reform as well as the UN’s humanitarian reform, and institutional as well as thematic developments in the area of migration and migration management.

Page 1 / 42. Support the CoM in representing IOM in counterpart and high-level meetings with the Government of Ukraine (GoU), the donor community in Ukraine and at capitals level. 3. Suggest strategic approaches towards fund-raising for IOM in Ukraine and serve as the main Mission fund-raiser and funding mobilizer based on regularly updated funding profiles and strategic outreach documents.

4. Liaise and coordinate with external partners on core activities on migration and development, emergency assistance, the Humanitarian-Development Nexus (HDN), and the New Way of Working (NWOW). Prepare related situation reports, briefing notes, background materials, talking points, fact sheets and any other supporting documents.

5. Serve as liaison between IOM Ukraine and external partners, arrange meetings for donors as well as donor visits. Where applicable, organize regular bilateral consultations with selected donor governments and provide follow-up to the conclusions and recommendations of these meetings. Keep mission staff and external holders abreast on the most recent Migration Governance trends and developments, including but not limited to MiGOF, GCM, MGI, MCOF and ensure the inclusion of migration in national as well as UN strategic papers and frameworks.

6. Participate in the implementation of a communications strategy that generates support for IOM Ukraine’s operations from external partners (e.g. the general public, GoU, donor governments, UN – Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) partners, the media, private sector, academia and other persons of concern). 7. Ensure that the CoM and IOM Ukraine senior staff are well-prepared for active participation in the relevant bodies and are aware of background information and preparatory discussions leading up to those meetings.

8. Support CoM and senior managers’ participation in inter-agency cooperation, coordination mechanisms and communication strategies, initiatives and tools.

9. Ensure that IOM Ukraine staff are aware of, can benefit from, and contribute to discussions and decisions on IOM relations at national, regional and global levels. Manage information flows within the country operations by identifying priority matters, securing, analyzing and disseminating documentation and information to support country operations. 10. Propose events and initiatives (e.g. commercial, cultural, political and sports) to promote the work of IOM and take action as appropriate.

11. Support public information activities for situations and/or activities that require focused attention in close consultation with the Communication Unit, with special reference to IOM’s role as chair of the UN Communications Group and Co-Chair of the Humanitarian Communications Support Group.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration 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

Page 2 / 4• Experience working in the UN context, along with deep familiarity with the UN system, its agencies, funds and programmes;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in Ukraine and related issues;

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian 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 19 August 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 Page 3 / 4In 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 06.08.2018 to 19.08.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/183 (P) - Senior External Relations Officer (P4) - Kyiv, Ukraine (55602704) Released

Posting: Posting NC55602709 (55602709) Released

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