Senior Programme Manager (Humanitarian Border Management)

Position Title: Senior Programme Manager (Humanitarian Border Management)

Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08 September 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.

Context:

Under the overall and direct supervision of Chief of Mission, with technical support from the Regional Thematic Specialist for the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) and in coordination with other relevant Regional Technical Specialists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, the successful candidate will be providing authoritative technical and programmatic advice and support to, and direct management of the full Humanitarian Border Management Programme, in the Arab Republic of Egypt. They will also ensure the provision of technical expertise and inputs in the area of law enforcement, Integrated Border

Management projects of IOM Egypt, supporting the strategic development and implementation of migrants’ human-rights and protection approaches in the country.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop the strategic approach to Humanitarian Border Management and related implementation modalities, ensuring collaboration with the national and local authorities, beneficiary communities and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Develop, manage, and ensure the overall consistency and implementation of all projects under the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) portfolio including a thematic focus on Technical Cooperation and Security Governance, Humanitarian Border Management (IBM) programming; technical and operational support to Search and Rescue activities; Analysis and Information Management; Migration Governance including migrants’ health, Counter-Trafficking and Counter-Smuggling, and Migrants’ human-Rights and Protection. Exercise administrative, operational and financial management responsibility for projects, and provide strategic technical advice and guidance.
3. Lead and provide technical and strategic guidance, in both substantive and operational issues ensuring optimization of human and financial resources and nurturing a culture of results with highest performance standards.
4. Act as the mission focal point for matters related to Immigration and Border Management(IBM) in coordination with the MENA IBM Regional Thematic Specialist and HQ IBM Division.
5. Develop and maintain strong liaison with programme partners and stakeholders, relevant government authorities, donors and any other concerned agencies and working groups.
6. Ensure maximum synergy and, where feasible, coordinate activities with other IOMprogrammes implemented in the Mission, complementing actions in order to support the delivery of an integrated response, in collaboration with the technical national authorities.
7. Promote and, if needed, develop cross-border and regional initiatives to ensure due role forIOM in IBM including Humanitarian Border Management and Search and Rescue initiatives aimed at enhancing the IBM programme in Egypt.
8. Provide strategic and technical advice and oversight of IOM projects aimed at supportingInstitutional Capacity Building of the National Authorities in the area of Humanitarian Border Management and related elements.
9. Participate in or lead field missions for the management and implementation of the programme and advise and guide project staff and/or implementing partners, donors and local authorities to achieve programme objectives.
10. Ensure proper documentation and external representation of the Humanitarian BorderManagement programme components, including the recording of all supportive documents for the programme.
11. Ensure that the Humanitarian Border Management programme information management systems are established and implemented.
12. Maintain oversight over programme deadlines, prepare regular, special and other required reports, and ensure that all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner and in accordance with IOM and donors’ Rules and Regulations and needs.
13. Advise the Chief of Mission on the implications of established programme policies and needs, on plans, priorities, progress and strategic objectives, and on developments in the relevant field and related governmental policies affecting the work of the Organization.
14. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, protection, health, elderly, youth, children and other vulnerable groups in the programme implementation.
15. Formulate and develop communication and reporting strategies and oversee actions, to disseminate information on progress in programme implementation, aligned with donors’ visibility requirements and updating main interlocutors in Egypt and elsewhere.
16. Represent IOM in meetings related to technical and legal cooperation, including at UnitedNations System in Egypt, and develop synergies and partnerships with other agencies, as well as with potential donors, active in Egypt in relevant technical programming areas.
17. Develop, promote and guide capacity building opportunities for IOM Egypt staff in the thematic area in coordination with the IBM Regional Thematic Specialist. Monitor and actively contribute to improving their performance, development and professional growth.
18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive background and experience in providing support to national efforts in the area of humanitarian border management, immigration, law enforcement, project development, donor relations, operations and/or management;
• Work experience in strategic/technical advisory and coordination;
• Experience of running large IBM projects and programs, capacity to deliver IBM-related trainings/ workshops to Government officials is required;
• Experience working overseas as part of a search and rescue and border management strategy;
• Previous experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions;
• Substantive experience in donor project management, programmatically and financially, with IOM or with a UN agency, will be an added advantage.

Skills

• A well developed or expert understanding of humanitarian border management and search and rescue, and an interest in advancing their understanding of this technical area;
• Ability to prepare and provide briefings in English;
• Substantive experience in donor project management, programmatically and financially, with IOM or with a UN agency, will be an added advantage.

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 and French 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 3

• 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 3

• 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.