Programme Officer (African Regional Migration Programme (ARMP))

Position Title: Programme Officer (African Regional Migration Programme (ARMP))

Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 10 July 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:

The International Organization for Migration is implementing the Africa Regional Migration Program (ARMP) for over the past three years. The ARMP is aligned with the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Common African Position on the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), the AU Agenda 2063, and the AU Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA).

Valuable implementation lessons have been learned from the past few years, and the unprecedented test of COVID-19 has strengthened the program’s cohesion across four sub-regions, namely East and Horn of Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa and West and Central Africa. The ARMP will continue to support existing and innovative migration management initiatives identified in the beneficiary countries as demonstrating promising impact for replication at sub-regional and continental level.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in coordination with the ARMP Coordinator in the Regional Office (RO) for Southern Africa in Pretoria, the successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of activities, including report writing, finances, and planning for the ARMP in West and Central Africa, currently covering Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Togo and Mauritania (other target countries may be considered for programming expansion across the sub-region).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support with coordinating the implementation of all ARMP activities in West and CentralAfrican target Country Offices (COs).
2. Provide technical support and technical information and facilitate information sharing for the implementation of the ARMP in coordination with relevant COs in West and Central Africa, other Project Assistants, Project Managers and all relevant Regional Thematic Specialists in RO for Central and West Africa in Dakar.
3. Monitor, coordinate, and follow up on the implementation, logistical and administrative arrangements of the ARMP to identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of the program outputs.
4. Analyse the progress and implementation reports to identify and document significant program events, decisions, problems, or deviations in program activities, budget expenditure and flag to the local management and the ARMP Program Coordinator in RO Pretoria.
5. Support in implementing and monitoring operational, financial, and administrative components/aspects of the program activities in close coordination with the relevant units in the target IOM COs, in RO Dakar, and ARMP coordination at RO Pretoria.
6. Organize and participate in the Regional Working Group on Mixed Migration (RWGMM) meetings and activities.
7. Draft technical, progress and quarterly reports including financial reports on program activities, in coordination with the Reporting Assistant in Dakar CO and the Reporting Officer in RO Pretoria).
8. Maintain the program-related correspondence, visibility and communication material and other relevant background documents.
9. Support with the dissemination of program-related reports and correspondence to relevant counterparts.
10. Coordinate closely with PRM through the Project Management Unit in RO Pretoria and the Donor Liaison Officer in Washington CO on existing and future program documents for narrative and financial reporting.
11. Contribute to the drafting and developing new projects, in particular in relation to Mixed Migration.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and or 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

• Experience in project management, implementation and project development;
• Experience in coordination of various projects to ensure maximum outputs;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development; and,
• Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred.

Skills

• Familiarity with a multitude of international development areas of intervention;
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts and methods;
• Advanced research, writing, outreach and communications skills;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Senegal political and socio-economic environment;
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French.

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 and French is required (oral and written).

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 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.