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Position Title : Migration Policy and Liaison Officer (African Union)

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 : 08 February 2017

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 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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission to Ethiopia and Representative to the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the successful candidate will support the Chief of Mission in executing the mission’s liaison functions with the African Union (AU).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain contacts with relevant departments of the African Union Commission (AUC) with a view to ensuring systematized liaison with all relevant AUC departments.
2. Keep abreast of, analyze and provide advice on migration-related developments within relevant AUC departments.
3. Work closely with relevant AUC departments on migration related issues, identify potential areas of collaboration and provide technical support and coordination for the development of joint regional programs.
4. Represent IOM at regional and continental conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings organized by the AUC or African regional economic communities in meetings.
5. Provide analysis of and advice on the implications for IOM of key AU documents, discussions and decisions, including on migration-relevant meetings, particularly those of relevance to IOM operations.
6. Support the Chief of Mission in ensuring that the Director General, the Deputy Director General and other senior staff are well-prepared for active participation in key AU meetings and are aware of background information and preparatory discussions leading up to those meetings.
7. Support the Chief of Mission in ensuring that IOM missions (mostly in Africa) and relevant Headquarter departments are aware of and can benefit from and contribute to migration-related discussions and decisions, particularly as regards the African Union Commission’s Agenda 2063.
8. In close consultation with the Chief of Mission, coordinate IOM’s input for the preparation of continental policy discussions and debates with relevant HQs departments, IOM missions in Africa and others, as necessary.
9. Prepare responses to ad-hoc requests from the AUC on migration issues.
10. Assist in the drafting of papers on migration policy issues and contribute to policy and program formulation by regional and continental bodies.
11. Perform related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Economics, Development Studies 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

• Working experience in the development sector, including liaising with regional multilateral bodies;

• Experience in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and

NGOs.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French 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. externΒٕs#x