Regional Specialist on Immigration and Border Management Moshi, Tanzania Official, Grade P4 Fixed term,
one year with possibility of extension As soon as possible
Estimated Start Date Closing Date Reference Code
March 27, 2012 VN2012/19(O)-INT
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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda , Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic , Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic , El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, Tanzania, and technical supervision of the Head/Immigration and Border Management Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Specialist on Immigration and Border Management will provide technical expertise, planning and guidance in the development, coordination, and implementation of training initiatives and migration-related solutions for IOM’s African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC). The Centre is located in Moshi, Tanzania. As a regional thematic resource person; monitor and analyze regional thematic trends; monitor development of projects in the thematic area; support regional thematic project development, and review and endorse projects related to his/her thematic area of expertise in Africa sub-Sahara region.
Core functions / responsibilities:
1. Provide expertise, planning and guidance in the development, coordination, and implementation of training initiatives of the IOM’s African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC), located in Moshi, Tanzania. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (CO) in the region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination of formal training and onthe-job mentoring. Deliver training programmes or modules, either at the ACBC or in the requesting Member State. Analyse and identify selected African governments’ training needs and priorities in the area of migration in consultation with those governments and relevant IOM Offices. Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by COs in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQ Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:
• consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies; coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the respective migration/thematic area(s); developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.
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Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and contribute to the development of policy and reports. Monitor developments in the thematic area, in close collaboration with the Regional Project Development Teams, Country Offices and relevant HQ Departments. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQ Divisions and COs. Develop regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RPLO, COs and relevant HQ Division(s).
Provide thematic guidance to Project Manager s through sharing information with the CO at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with the RPLO. Represent IOM in the region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise. In close coordination with the Dakar and Pretoria Regional Offices cooperate, participate and develop relations with regional bodies active in promoting effective migration and border management including the Africa Union, SADC, EAC, and ECOWAS. Cooperate, participate and develop relations with international organizations promoting effective migration and border management including INTERPOL, WCO, ICAO and the UNODC. Oversee, develop and timely implement the reporting and information requirements of the ACBC (including monthly reports, quarterly reports; yearly summary reports and project reports. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies Behavioural
• takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• promotes continuous learning: communicates clearly;
• takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• displays mastery of subject matter;
• contributes to a collegial team environment;
• creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
• effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
• effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
• correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and/ or Law from an accredited academic institution;
• eight years (or ten years of experience for candidates with a first level university degree) of 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;
• substantial experience of devising and delivering IBM-related solutions and training to Government officials;
• 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 Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of French and/ or Portuguese an advantage.
NOTE:
1. The tenure of the contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by March 27, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165 In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 13.03.2012 to 27.03.2012
Requisition: VN 2012/19 (O) – Regional Specialist on Immigration and Border Management – Moshi, Tanzania (54420034)
Released Posting: VN 2012/19 (O) – Regional Specialist on Immigration and Border Mana
