South Sudan: Programme Officer (Migration Management)

Position Title : Programme Officer (Migration Management)
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 March 2016

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, Cabo Verde, Czech
   Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,
   Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,
   Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua
   New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland,
   Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela
   (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM South Sudan and direct
supervision of the Programme Manager (Migration Management) in Juba, the successful
candidate will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure successful implementation
of migration management program activities in South Sudan, which includes Immigration and
Border Management (IBM), counter human trafficking and migrant smuggling, technical
cooperation, law enforcement capacity building, assistance to vulnerable migrants and migrants
caught in crisis and other related areas.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the strengthening of IOM South Sudan’s migration management portfolio through
   effective programing in immigration and border management, counter-trafficking and migrant
   smuggling, assistance to vulnerable migrants and migrants caught in crisis, technical
   cooperation and capacity building program for law enforcement officers and other related
   interventions.
2. Support the implementation and monitoring of operational, financial and administrative
   components of IOM South Sudan’s migration management projects and activities, in close coordination with the Program Manager and relevant units in South Sudan and relevant IOM
   missions in the region and Geneva.
3. Facilitate and support liaison with government counterparts, donors, UN agencies and other
   partners.
4. Draft and coordinate regular reports on IOM South Sudan’s migration management program
   including donor reports, briefings, annual report, etc.
5. Facilitate the timely recruitment of internationals contractors and consultants for trainings and
   policy development in accordance with IOM’s procedures and regulations.
6. Organize technical trainings for government stakeholders and partners on migration
   management and related topics in close coordination with the Programme Manager, ACBC,
   Regional Thematic Specialists and IOM Geneva.
7. Undertake duty travels within South Sudan and abroad related to program activities including
   assessments, information exchange, liaison with partners and counterparts, meetings and
   workshops, etc. as required.
8. Provide information on project-related activities including awareness-raising materials,
   updates, press releases and other relevant materials. Respond to more straight forward
   information requests from IOM units, donors, partners and the Government of South Sudan.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law or a related field
from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Excellent in project development, implementation and monitoring;
• Knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;
• Experience providing support to national efforts in the area of training/capacity building, law
enforcement operations and/or immigration and border management information systems and
engaging in counter-human trafficking and migrant smuggling;
• Experience in liaising with donors and government counterparts;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or any other local language is
an advantage

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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 20 March 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly

completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on

your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.***

Posting period:***

From 07.03.2016 to 20.03.2016

Requisition: SVN 2016/27 (P) - Programme Officer (Migration Management) (P2)-Juba,SouthSudan

(54757409) Released

Posting: Posting NC54757410 (54757410) Released

Posting Channel: Internal Candidates