Post : Regional Migration Management Specialist
Organization:IOM
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Classification : Official,
Grade: P3 T
Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated
Start Date :As soon as possible
Closing Date : July 19, 2013
Reference Code : VN2013/17(O)-INT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the relevant Regional Thematic Specialists, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of migration management activities under the European Union (EU) - funded Programme 'Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa'. This five year programme aims to maximise the devel opment potential of free movement of persons and migration in the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) by supporting the effective implementation of the ECOWAS legal and policy framework on free movement and migration. The programme will be implemented by a Consortium of Partners, under the lead of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close coordination with the ECOWAS
Commission. The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are the two implementing partners. The Regional Migration Management Specialist will be responsible for strengthening the capacities of the ECOWAS Commission in the areas of intra-regional dialogue, migration policy development, and immigration and border management.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
1. Support the ECOWAS Commission in the implementation of the intra-regional dialogue on migration (Migration Dialogue for West Africa - MIDWA), in close coordination with the Senior Policy and Liaison Officer of the IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa.
2. Develop and coordinate the implementation of IOM's immigration and border management activities in the project, in close collaboration with ICMPD, the IOM Regional Thematic Specialist for Immigration and Border Management and the experts of IOM's African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC).
3. Develop and coordinate with ILO the implementation of IOM's counter trafficking activities in the project, in close collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialist for Migrant Assistance.
4. Provide technical guidance to the national programme officer for migration data and policy in the development and implementation of IOM's migration data management and policy development activities in the project.
5. Support the Regional Programme Coordinator in the preparation of project donor reports.
6. Undertake duty travel for programme implementation purposes.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies: Behavioural
takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
displays mastery of subject matter;
contributes to a collegial team environment;
creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context;
effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate levels on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law or a related field;
five years of professional experience (or seven years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in project implementation;
proven expertise in the area of migration management, including regional consultative processes, migration data and policy development, immigration and border management and counter-trafficking;
knowledge of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) and understanding of regional issues;
experience in liaising with regional bodies, governmental authorities, other international/national institutions;
previous work experience in the West African region desirable. Languages
Fluent in English and French is required.
How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM eRecruitment system, by July 19, 2013 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 filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Closing Date: Friday, 19 July 2013
Posting period: From 05.07.2013 to 19.07.2013 Requisition: VN 2013/17 (O) - Regional Migration Management Specialist - (P3) - Abuja, Nigeria (54500992) Released Posting: VN 2013/16 (O) - Regional Migration Management Specialist - (P3) - Abuja, Nigeria (54500995) Released
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