Programme Officer - Return and Reintegration at IOM

Position: Programme Officer - Return and Reintegration

Application Deadline: September, 19/2023

IOM's Protection Division (PXD), aims to contribute to promoting and upholding the rights of migrants including displaced persons and their communities, reducing protection risks and supporting Governments to manage migration by implementing preventive, responsive, remedial and standard-setting actions. These actions are implemented through the 6 Protection operational pillars – thematic guidance, direct assistance, convening and dialogue, advocacy and communication, training and capacity building and data, research and learning, while adhering to the division's core commitments of protection mainstreaming, accountability and inclusion, sustainability and systemic change and partnership and coordination. The Protection Division (PXD) oversees the development of policy and technical guidance in these areas, provides programmatic support to IOM missions, and implements protection and assistance programmes of global relevance.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes in Ethiopia and direct supervision of Senior Programme Officer (Protection), and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office (RO) for East and Horn of Africa in Nairobi and relevant Divisions/Departments /Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Officer (Return and Reintegration) will be responsible for managing, coordinating and overseeing the activities under the Migrant Return and Reintegration Portfolio in Ethiopia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the effective development and implementation of the Migrant Return and Reintegration Programme, backstopping the administrative, operational and financial aspects for relevant projects.

2. Provide operational management, guidance and technical supervision to the Migrant Return and Reintegration Programme national and international staff, assisting with programmatic strategy and implementation, including where to focus programme resources and address operational challenges as they arise.

3. Establish, maintain and further expand strong relationships across UN Agencies, humanitarian organizations, government and community interlocutors, and with a broad range of other local interests toward the successful implementation of the Migrant Return and Reintegration Programme.

4. Identify the priorities arising during the implementation of the Programme and develop new projects under the Programme and activities

5. Identify upcoming opportunities and strategic focus areas that have arisen while carrying out Return and Reintegration activities within the Program. Manage the creation of new projects and activities within the Program, aligning them with the identified areas of focus based on a solid results framework and in response to emerging trends and priorities, as well as donor interests and requirements, in close coordination with the Senior Programme Officer, Head of Programme, relevant Regional Offices, relevant Units at HQ, as well as with Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector’s partner organizations.

6. Ensure that the key programmatic directions are shared with international stakeholders, including donors, to maximize impact, minimize overlapping and stimulate funds mobilization for the new programmes.

7. Ensure timely and quality preparation and submission of all programme reports, in close coordination with relevant units in the Country Office (CO) and according to requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders.

8. Coordinate and manage the elaboration and compilation of programme updates/briefs for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders, by ensuring compliance with donor requirements and procedures.

9. Monitor progress against strategic objectives, programme benchmarks, and provide advice with respect to improvements and corrections; oversee the establishment of a common Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E and Risk Officer of CO.

10. Ensure that the objectives set in programme documents and budgets, M&E frameworks and work plans are compliant with IOM’s organizational policies and donor’s contractual requirements, interests and expectations.

11. Oversee the production of visibility/communications materials in close coordination with the Public Information Officer/Focal Point of the CO.

12. Guide, monitor and follow up with relevant staff in support of CO’s strategic inputs and key decisions, including substantively contributing to the CO’s development of the country programme.

13. Participate and engage actively at relevant donor or partner meetings, briefings and conferences at the international and national level.

14. Supervise and provide technical support to all relevant Programme staff. Mentor and support staff, conduct relevant training and ensure the capacity building of Programme staff.

15. Coordinate the development, dissemination and regular update of assessment and monitoring tools. Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Programme activities, if required.

16. Oversee the development and maintenance of data collection and analysis mechanisms for IOM’s ongoing or new programmes and share relevant information with partners within the humanitarian community.

17. Undertake travel duties nationally or internationally, as required, including the regular visits to Sub-Offices, to coordinate, develop and/or support programme implementation.

18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in international relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International 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, project development, and management and report writing;

• Experience in complex programme development and implementation on return and/or reintegration, including budget management, monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience implementing reintegration projects and/or similar projects at the global or regional level with a UN agency, or an international organization is an asset

• Experience in overseeing and delivering training programmes, especially on the topic of reintegration, for both an internal and external audience.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages

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

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of other IOM official languages 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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• 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.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

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

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system using THIS LINK , by 19 September 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.