Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 19 May 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Sudan is at the centre of migration routes from the Horn of Africa and West Africa towards North Africa and onwards to Europe and the Middle East. In line with IOM’s mandate, IOM Sudan works to uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and to advance the understanding of migration issues in the Region. IOM works in close partnership with national and local government institutions, non-governmental agencies, community organisations and the donor community to address pressing and complex challenges in migration management, to respond to the needs created by humanitarian emergencies in the country and to ensure improved living conditions for vulnerable communities.

IOM Sudan Country Office (CO) manages a Migrant Resource and Response Centre (MRRC) in Khartoum and two Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) in Gedaref and Kassala.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in IOM Sudan, the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, and in close coordination with the Programme Support Unit and the IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Cairo, the Programme Coordinator (Protection) will be responsible for the management, implementation, coordination, execution, and monitoring of IOM Sudan CO’s Protection programme, overseeing the result areas of Migrant Protection and Assistance and strengthening the Sudan CO’s engagement to Protection activities in emergency settings and Counter Trafficking. In doing so, the Programme Coordinator (Protection) will work in an integrated manner with the relevant protection-related working groups, the Sudan Government and its local authorities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead the programme implementation through sound monitoring and reporting of projects’ components under Migration Protection and Assistance, Emergency Protection and Counter Trafficking.

2. Supervise and manage the planning and implementation of activities aimed at the expansion of Migrant Protection and Assistance programme and build up activities outside of Khartoum as appropriate.

3. Supervise and manage the planning and implementation of activities aimed at the expansion of protection in emergency settings in liaison with the HRT (Humanitarian Response and Transition) unit and facilitate mainstreaming and the improvement of protection measures throughout the emergency programmes and projects including Shelter, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), return and relocation of displaced populations, and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in various regions of Sudan.

4. Oversee the work of the MRRC / MRCs on migrant protection and assistance, as well as community outreach and awareness raising targeting vulnerable migrants in Sudan, including outreach to migrants in detention and in community safe houses, medical assistance, psychosocial assistance, cash-based support and income generating activities.

5. Identify and promote partnerships between the MRRC and relevant Government entities, other UN agencies and civil society partners, for expanded collaboration and to strengthen the referral networks and pathways of the MRRC/MRCs.

6. Supervise and manage the planning and implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration activities, including returns to and from Sudan under bilaterally funded projects and coordinate with the EU Trust Fund projects.

7. Identify and disseminate best practices and lessons learned in migrant protection and assistance, and counter trafficking.

8. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors, and other stakeholders relevant to the portfolio, including the identification and promotion of partnerships between IOM and relevant Government entities, other UN agencies and civil society partners, for expanded collaboration in MPA, Emergency Protection and Counter Trafficking.

9. Advise and develop relevant strategy, national thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents, as well as organisation of trainings and events in coordination with the RO and relevant Focal Points in Sudan CO.

10. Undertake duty travel and field visits, as required.

11. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Management, Political or Social Sciences 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 project coordination, including in the areas of direct assistance to vulnerable migrants and community engagement;

• Experience with working as part of and managing of a multi-cultural team;

•Demonstrated experience working with institutions, multi-donor agencies, and, developmental partners and non-state actors.

Skills

• Knowledge of Protection and Protection Mainstreaming is an advantage;

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; and,

• Good understanding of regional migration trends and dynamics.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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 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 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 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 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

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

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.