Migration Management Officer

Position Title: Migration Management Officer

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15 December 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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros;Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; 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 direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), in close coordination with the Labour Mobility and Human Development (LMHD), the Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA), Thematic Specialists in the Regional Office (RO) Cairo and at Headquarters (HQs) and the Regional Liaison and Policy Unit in the Regional Office Cairo (RO Cairo), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for managing, coordinating and overseeing the work of the migration management unit in IOM Qatar and for providing substantive support to the Chief of Mission for the provision of technical and programmatic support and representation functions with the government of Qatar, the UN and non-governmental organizations, donors as well as other partners.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Government of Qatar, including relevant ministries, donors, and other partners, such as fellow UN agencies, academia, and semi-governmental entities.

2. Provide advice and guidance to the government of Qatar on “mainstream” migration sectors, including labour and facilitated migration, migration and development, counter-trafficking, assisted voluntary return, migration health, assistance for vulnerable migrants, immigration and border management and overall capacity-building in migration management.

3. Provide programmatic, technical and operational support to the Government of Qatar and other stakeholders on migration related issues, including the implementation of their global migration related commitments including Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and their participation in the upcoming International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), and the Sustainable Development Agenda.

4. Substantively support the work of the UN Migration Network/ UN Migration Working Group at country level and ensure the active engagement and participation of other UN agencies and other stakeholders.

5. Identify and assess migration issues and priorities in the Country and Gulf region, share advice and information, prepare materials and provide substantial guidance to colleagues in Country Office and region.

6. Liaise with other IOM missions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and support the implementation of the IOM GCC strategy 2021-2024.

7. Identify potential donors and liaise with donor representatives to discuss and negotiate the funding of IOM programming in the country and the GCC.

8. Assess opportunities and take action to implement migration management related activities in Qatar.

9. Manage the work of staff in the migration management unit and ensure the timely delivery of results.

10. Identify and engage with national, regional and global stakeholders, in coordination with CoM.

11. Develop and deliver presentations and training sessions at conferences, workshops and meetings and provide programmatic and technical advice and information on migration management related areas to government officials, non-governmental actors including Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and private sector.

12. Establish strong partnerships and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, the donor community, government, local authorities, United Nations (UN) agencies and other stakeholders such as private sector and CSO with the aim to ensure and coordinate dialogue, resolve issues, and manage knowledge and information sharing and cooperation among government and non-government actors.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Social and/or Political Science 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 liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), donors, UN agencies, and other developmental partners and civil society actors;

• Relevant experience in the Gulf will be a distinct advantage; and,

• Experience in project management and implementation and monitoring programme activities.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Proven expertise in migration policy development and collaboration with other international organizations and network/partnership building;

• Familiarity of GCC issues and/or experience working in the GCC an advantage; and,

• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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.

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

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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