Vacancy No.: IOM-SVN/0064/2024

Position Title: National Programme Officer (GBV)

Position Grade: NOA

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Type of Appointment: Six months, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 June 2024

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. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Background

IOM Ethiopia’s Protection Unit works closely with the Government of Ethiopia, and various stakeholders to contribute to addressing the needs, as well as to promote and uphold the rights of individuals and their communities.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Protection), and in close coordination with the Protection Programme Officers, and in close cooperation with all Protection and non-protection teams, the successful candidate will support the planning, budgeting, implementation, liaison, communications, and reporting for the IOM Ethiopia GBV interventions across the different programming areas.

In particular, he/she will undertake the following responsibilities and accountabilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance to protection and non-protection teams on areas related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), case management, and gender and protection mainstreaming in IOM Ethiopia’s programming areas.

• Work with Programme Officer (Protection Emergencies) to enhance IOM’s GBV in Crisis (GBViC) framework in post-conflict programming.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of GBV strategies, and in coordination with Protection Programme Officers, support GBV needs assessments and safety audits, produce, share, and discuss reports and recommendations from findings with protection and non-protection teams.

• Identify gaps and challenges in the implementation of protection activities, including General Protection, GBV, and community-based protection, and recommend possible solutions to Senior Programme Officer (Protection) and Protection Programme Officers.

• Support the development, and provide technical inputs, of protection/GBV standard operating procedures (SOPs), in line with global and IOM standards on GBV programming, to facilitate high quality of specialized programming activities.

• Assist Protection Programme Officers to evaluate and document training needs within protection and non-protection teams; implement trainings on GBV prevention and mitigation, safe referral procedures and improving procedures/practices on GBV disclosures within protection and non-protection teams.

• Provide technical and operational guidance, coaching, training, and follow-up to the GBV programme staff in the different sub-offices across the country, in coordination with relevant Heads of sub-offices and the Programme Officers

• Identify potential areas to expand GBV and protection programming and contribute to the development of new projects utilizing local context assessments, GBV AoR prioritization, and internal IOM priorities.

• Contribute to the design of gender-responsive/transformative approaches in all IOM programming, including engagement of men and boys on areas related to women’s leadership, rights and roles within the communities.

• Provide inputs on GBV related areas for reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.

• Liaise and coordinate with government entities, implementing partners, United Nation agencies, civil society, donors, and other stakeholders, and participate in relevant cluster, AoR, task force, and working group meetings.

• Undertake duty travel to project sites to conduct field monitoring and implementation review, where necessary.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields is required.

Experience

• Experience working on Protection, GBV programming and/or with vulnerable individuals or communities in an emergency or post-conflict environment.

• Experience in humanitarian and/or development programming relating to migration, refugee, and internally displaced persons (IDP) issues.

• Demonstrated experience on GBV case management, including capacity building, supervision and coaching of caseworkers, development and revision of technical tools.

• Experience in conducting ethical safe assessments, data collection, and information-sharing.

• Excellent track record of effective working relationships with UN, government, and non-government partners and communities.

• Experience in designing and delivering effective gender transformative programming an asset.

• Experience in project management, results-based management, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) an asset.

• Working experience in conflict and post-conflict areas an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team.

• Ability to apply key protection and GBV resources including, inter alia, IOM’s Gender-Based Violence in Crises (GBViC) Framework and toolkit, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) GBV Guidelines, Inter-agency Minimum Standards on GBV in Emergencies, to ensure effective and quality programming.

• Ability to lead the design and delivery of effective capacity building on GBV topics and areas for protection and non-protection teams as well as partners including local government and AoR members.

• Solid reporting and organizational skills, and ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of IASC humanitarian architecture and global GBV initiatives.

• Sound knowledge of Protection/GBV standards.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Amharic (oral and written) is required.

• Working knowledge of other local languages spoken in Ethiopia.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 1

• 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 3

• 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply:

For external applicants to be considered, applicants are required to apply via online by using THIS LINK indicating the vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the vacancy announcement he/she applied for in the email Subject line.

Any application without this information in the subject line and that doesn't attach the following required documents will be excluded from the application:

• Motivation/Application letter

• CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone)

• Copies of Academic Certificates from Accredited Universities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

We strongly encourage qualified female applicants to apply!

Posting Period: 20 May 2024 – 03 June 2024