Migration Management Officer

Position Title : Migration Management Officer

Duty Station : Kabul, Afghanistan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 03 January 2021

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer of IOM Afghanistan the successful candidate will be directly responsible for the overall management, implementation, oversight and coordination of relevant projects under the portfolios of Identity and Border Management (IBM) and Labour, Human Mobility and Development (LHD) managed under the Migration Management Division (MMD).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the overall management and coordination of all IBM (notably supporting identity management and border management activities) and LHD projects implemented under the MMD.

2. In coordination with Sr. Programme Officer, lead negotiations with senior level government representatives building on IOM’s commitment to provide technical assistance strengthening IBM and LHD activities in Afghanistan.

3. Identify potential emerging priorities including challenges and revisions in projects and programmes as necessary, to improve the project/programme relevance and impact.

4. Maintain strong contacts with relevant government authorities to ensure regular communication and very good coordination with project/programme focal points, senior government counterparts, donors, implementing partner and other relevant stakeholders, making sure programme activities are well coordinated and aligned with government priorities and needs.

5. Work collaboratively with other units with the Country office (CO) to ensure proper coordination and complementarity of project activities and programmes.

6. In line with IOM’s rules and regulations, monitor all administrative aspects related to the programme including contractual agreements with donors and partners, project/programme’s budget, and identify potential issues and solutions in coordination with the CO’s Programme Support Unit (PSU) and Resource Management Unit (RMU).

7. Provide technical input into the resource mobilization and project process in line with IOM’s rules and procedures and in coordination with the project development unit and relevant thematic specialists in Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP).

8. Manage financial/budgetary planning, exercises quality control over all procedures and documents relevant to projects/ programmes within MMD and ensure proper follow up as necessary.

9. Produce high quality donor reports on project implementation per contractual requirements as well as presentations, talking points, and briefings on project activities. Review and edit diplomatic notes for the CoM’s signature.

10. Identify and develop opportunities for new projects including policy-oriented activities that link and contribute to broader initiatives of the CO and develop strategies and proposals for new phases of on-going MMD projects in collaboration with the CO PSU and RMU.

11. Serve as a focal point for various regional consultative processes such as Almaty Process, Bali Process, Budapest Process, and Colombo Process.

12. Contribute to the conceptualization and development of capacity building tools, methodologies, and activities, internally and externally, for projects under the IBM and LHD portfolios.

13. Act as the CO’s focal point for labour migration related areas; establish and maintain credible partnerships at appropriate levels with government entities, local authorities, UN Represent IOM at relevant conferences and meetings as well as other events in the IOM programmatic context as directed.

14. Provide strategic direction, analysis and input to the CoM on the development of IOM Afghanistan’s IBM and LHD programme activities.

15. Produce internal updates and reports on projects under the IBM, LHD and other relevant activities as requested by IOM Senior Management. Compile information materials such as success stories, beneficiary stories, and case studies together with photos to be used for public information.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, 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 managing, implementing and monitoring migration-related projects in the region (Asia and/or in Afghanistan is preferred);

• Experience in working governmental institutions and/or international organizations in migration and border management in the region (Asia and/or in Afghanistan is preferred);

• Experience with migration and development initiatives an advantage;

• Knowledge of border and migration management policy and actors in the region;

• Knowledge of the IOM project management cycle an advantage.

Skills

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Spanish, Dari or Pashto is an advantage.

Notes

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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency…

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.