TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES
Title:
Migration Law Officer
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Official, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: October 25, 2012
Reference Code: VN2012/64(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.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of
nationals of non-represented member states. Qualified applicants from the
following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape
Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel,
Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar,
Maldives, Malta, 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 Senior Migration Law Officer the successful
candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing advice and support
in the development and implementation of the Organization´s International
Migration law (IML) activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Design, develop and conduct IML training activities. Keep training modules
and agendas up to date with newest developments, including but not limited to
creating and updating internal database on jurisprudence relevant judicial
bodies (international, regional and national). Support the Senior Migration Law
Officer in liaising with diplomatic training institutions/academies at the
country level in view of establishing and developing collaborative partnerships
and joint programming.
2. Offer expertise on IML to external stakeholders such as governments,
international and regional institutions, academia and civil society.
3. Liaise and collaborate on migration law issues with relevant experts in the
UN system and in other international and regional organizations as well as in
protection mechanisms.
4. Draft, initiate or review academic research for publication and
dissemination at relevant international fora. Review and comment on research
reports, articles, presentations, policy documents and proposals prepared by
governments, international organizations, NGOs and members of the academic.
5. Assist in preparing information notes on migration law issues and amicus
briefs.
6. Provide expert advice and guidance to Headquarters and IOM Field Offices in
the area of International Migration Law (IML).
7. Represent the Organization at expert level in meetings and seminars with
governments and other stakeholders and prepare and/or deliver presentations.
Participate in inter-agency working groups on behalf of IOM.
8. Oversee the Migration Law Database, including research and compilation of
migration instruments as well as case law in the three official IOM
languages and beyond.
9. Develop and manage IML project activities.
10. Coordinate support to the IOM offices in the planning, implementation and
finalization of projects with IML components. Support in advising on human
rights based approach to migration programming.
11. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies
a)takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
b)works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
c)promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
d)takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
e)plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
f)displays mastery of subject matter;
g)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);
i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes
equal gender participation;
j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a)effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on
matters related to substantive migration law issues and the work of IOM;
b) effectively applies knowledge of migration law issues
within organizational context;
c) correctly frames migration law issues within their regional, global, and
political context;
d) effectively provides sound and clear legal advice using knowledge of IOM
mandate, international and regional legal frameworks, and other relevant laws
and jurisprudence;
effectively represents IOM on international migration law issues with external
and internal counter parties.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a)completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution
in Law; PhD in International Law an advantage;
b) minimum five years practical legal experience (or seven years of experience
for candidates holding a first level university
degree;
c) experience in legal research paramount;
excellent drafting ability and analytical skills, in particular ability to
draft papers of high quality primarily in English and Spanish;
e) sound knowledge of international migration law issues and literature;
f)previous experience of having own work published an advantage.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish as well as basic knowledge of
French. Knowledge of other languages an asset.
NOTE:
1.The tenure of 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 October 25, 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 11.10.2012 to 25.10.2012
Requisition: VN 2012/64 (O) – Migration Law Officer (P3) – Geneva, Switzerland
(54458665)
Released
Posting: VN 2012/64 (O) – Migration Law Officer (P3) – Geneva, Switzerland
(54458666) Released
