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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, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru,

Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and Representative to African Union (AU), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) of the IOM Special Liaison Office (SLO) in Addis Ababa, and the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, in coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and departments at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, identification, development, implementation and reporting of the Mission’s migration management activities.

S/he will oversee the IOM Ethiopia Migration Management Unit (MMU) work and ensure compliance with administrative and programmatic procedures in developing new proposals, coordinating project activities, monitoring financial budgets, and communicating with implementing partners, the United Nations (UN) system in Ethiopia and Ethiopia government focal points.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop, manage, monitor and implement a variety of projects in the following thematic areas: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Counter-Trafficking (CT), Mixed Migration (MM), Immigration and Border Management (IBM), Labour Migration and Human Development (LHD) and Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC).
2. Provide technical direction and supervision to staff assisting with the implementation of project activities related to mixed migration counter-trafficking, child protection, direct assistance, border management, advocacy, outreach, capacity building and awareness raising, setting objectives and guiding performance.
3. Coordinate and develop project proposals and corresponding financial requirements within the relevant thematic areas; pursue regular financial, procurement and output monitoring; ensure relevant financial and narrative reporting obligations and accountabilities are fulfilled according to IOM and donor standards and timetables.
4. Ensure and coordinate the collation of relevant, accurate, and comprehensive statistical data for project identification, implementation monitoring and report briefing purposes. Work closely with the Programme Support Unit (PSU) to ensure timely delivery of services in accordance with project objectives.
5. Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with government ministries, local authorities academic and private sectors, implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders at the technical level to foster IOM’s strategic goals in programmatic areas. Promote dialogue, information-sharing and cooperation among government and non-governmental actors.
6. In coordination with the PSU, provide technical support to the mission on donor interests in the thematic areas. Coordinate the development, review, endorsement and submission of proposals for Ethiopia as necessary.
7. Represent IOM at country-level meetings, public events, forums, seminars, and workshops on counter-trafficking, mixed migration and border management.
8. Undertake duty travels, within the mission and outside Ethiopia.
9. Report regularly on the progress of the unit, keeping the Head of Programmes and the Chief of Mission advised of problems and suggesting improvements to the unit as needed.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

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

project development, and management;

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

• Experience of devising and delivering solutions and capacity building of government officials in the areas of counter-trafficking, mixed migration, and immigration and border management;

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

NGOs;

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

• Experience of regional issues in the thematic area a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

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.