Programme Officer (JLMP/COMESA) (P)

Introduction

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

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 IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Adopted in 2015 by African Union (AU) Member States, the AU/ILO/IOM/GIZ Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP) is a long-term joint undertaking among the four organizations in coordination with other relevant partners operating in Africa, including development cooperation actors, private sector organizations, and civil society representatives. The objective of the JLMP is to contribute to strengthening effective governance and regulation of labour migration and mobility, for enhanced sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, and regional integration of the African Continent. It is the programme dedicated to the implementation of the 5th Key Priority Area of the Declaration and Plan of Action on Employment, Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Development, which was adopted by the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments (AU/Assembly/AU/20(XXIV)/Annex 3, January 2015) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as well as labour mobility components of the Migration Policy Framework (MPFA) and Plan of Action for Africa (2018-2030).

The sustainability of JLMP interventions hinges on close collaboration among the AU, ILO, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and GIZ, in cooperation with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU Member States, and relevant stakeholders, to support activities at the national level aiming to enhance the adoption and implementation of gender responsive legal instruments and promote binding commitments to ongoing actions. The AUC hosts the JLMP Programme Support Unit (PSU) within the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS). The PSU is the JLMP’s Secretariat to support programmatic and technical coordination and coherence, and quality assurance of the JLMP, under the leadership of the JLMP Program Coordinator.
Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Special Liaison Office (SLO) in Addis Ababa and the administrative supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission Zambia, and in close coordination with the IOM Regional Office for East and Southern Africa, as well as under technical oversight of the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs Division at the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat, and direct supervision of the JLMP Programme Coordinator at the African Union Commission (AUC), the Programme Officer (JLMP/COMESA) will provide administrative and technical support to the coordination and implementation of the Programme, in close cooperation with and the JLMP Programme Technical Committee and Programme Steering Committee, by carrying out the following responsibilities:

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Development Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration/Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Proven knowledge and experience in supporting project management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• Experience supporting budget formulation, financial, financial management and administrative processes;
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and maintenance of partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and INGO partners;
• Experience in working with the RECs, IOM, ILO, GIZ and EU in the fields of labour, employment, social protection, labour migration and labour market information systems; and,
• Experience collaborating with continental and regional social partners’ organizations (Business Africa, OATUU and ITUC Africa); including support to M&E and follow-up on employment, labour and social protection policy frameworks, including MS, RECs and international partners;
   

Skills

• Ability to maintain strong working relations with relevant Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society or private sector entities;
• Familiarity with labour migration policy and legal frameworks;
• Proficiency in office software, such as MS Office, spreadsheets, and databases;
• Familiarity with the AU-ILO-IOM-GIZ Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration (better known as the Joint Labour Migration Programme or JLMP) in Africa;
• Ability to support technical work in the areas of labour, employment and labour migration, labour market information systems, as well as on AU Policy Organs relevant for the project implementation, and monitoring (Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment, Executive Council, Assembly of Heads of States and Government, Pan African parliament);
• Knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses in the field of the project;
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
  Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in either English or French; and,
• Ability to prepare high-quality and technical sound reports.
   

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French, Portuguese, and/or Spanish is an advantage

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

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

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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