Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Nov 2017
Position Title : Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Management(IBM))
Duty Station : Mogadishu, Somalia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 13 November 2017
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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
- External female candidates.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), or delegated authority, and in close coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialist in IOM’s Regional Office in Nairobi, the African Capacity Building Center (ACBC) and IOM Headquarters (HQs) the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, implementation and coordination of the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) programme in Somalia. S/he will be expected to closely coordinate the programme with other programme managers as well as with the Project Support Unit (PSU) and the Public Information Unit (PIU) in communication with the donor governments and other stakeholders.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of IOM Somalia's IBM projects in line with IOM and donor requirements. Oversee and coordinate the work of all project staff members in operations/logistics, procurement, and financial/budgetary planning. Exercise quality control over all procedures and documents, and ensure proper follow-up as necessary.
Spearhead resource mobilization efforts for IOM Somalia’s IBM portfolio. This includes donor liaison, project development and positioning IOM strategically with government, development partners and technical working groups. In addition, the incumbent will promote joint resource mobilization efforts for border management and other IOM programmes in line with Somalia’s National Development Plan.
Support the development and implementation of Somalia’s national strategic plan to ensure that recognized border crossing points and all relevant staff are equipped with the necessary tools to identify, track and interdict those of interest, which include use of MIDAS (IOM’s BMIS), watch list facilities, Advanced Passenger Information (API) systems, fraudulent document detection devices and other related border control devices and systems.
Oversee and coordinate migration and border management activities, including capacity building trainings, to deter irregular migration, detect fraudulent documents, interviewing skills, intelligence handling, migration data reporting, vehicle and individual searching, cultural awareness, investigative skills, case working and case preparation and detection of concealed or illegal items.
Support the Government of Somalia in establishing and improving its identity management processes including the international recognition of Somalia’s passport, development of a national identity and bolstering of the electoral process through voter registration documentation.
Provide strategic advice, analysis and input to the CoM, IOM more broadly and to relevant stakeholders on all issues relating to thematic area and to projects under the unit. Drive the development of reports, presentations, talking points, and briefings to highlight project activities.
Oversee and coordinate timely submission of reporting on projects, including ad hoc, monthly, interim, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports. Meet the Mission’s and the donor’s reporting requirements by providing specific data, analysis, and financial reports.
Liaise and act as the focal point for relevant interlocutors in order to ensure efficient programme implementation, facilitate information exchange and project cooperation, and promote IOM-implemented initiatives. Accord specific attention to law enforcement and border management institutions and other donors working in the realm of security sector reform.
Identify and promote strategic and technical partnerships with relevant government entities, private sector and civil society partners, and other relevant stakeholders to promote and strengthen IOM’s police training and migration and border management portfolio.
Represent IOM and participate in relevant conferences, workshops, trainings and seminars.
Ensure timely recruitment of staff and preparation of budgets for the projects under responsibility. Closely monitor staff performance and progress and ensure mainstreaming of gender according to IOM procedures and regulations.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Law, Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, Military Science 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;
or
• Studies in the National Border or Police Academy of country of residence may be considered an equivalent diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in project/programme management with United Nations agencies or non- governmental organizations in migration management focusing on border management, Security Sector Reform and other related fields, with supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated achievements;
• Work experiences in a non-family duty station in conflict or post-conflict countries;
• Demonstrated experience of finance, procurement and human resource management in the context of a project or a programme;
• Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering trainings;
• Experience of project development, including the associated budgets;
• Experience in programme strategy development;
• Experiences in conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E), with understanding of M&E tools and approaches;
• Experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions;
• Experience providing support to national efforts in training/capacity building, law enforcement, operations, border security and/or management, security sector management is desired;
• Previous experience in strategic/ technical advisory and coordination is desired;
• An understanding of Border Management Information System (BMIS) is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali or Arabic 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.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 13 November 2017 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 31.10.2017 to 13.11.2017
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