Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting human and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM Ethiopia's vision is to place the rights and well-being of migrants at the centre of its interventions, adopting a preventive, protective, and responsive approach. Its protection interventions in Ethiopia follow a six-pillar intervention that includes direct assistance to migrants, displaced persons and affected communities, thematic guidance, capacity development, advocacy, and research. The Protection Unit (PXU) works closely with the government of Ethiopia and various stakeholders in emergency, displacement, and migration settings toย reduce protection risks and address the needs of vulnerible individuals and communities. IOM is guided by rights-based approaches across our migration programming, demonstrating commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
Within PXU, and under the Migrant Protection and Assistance sub-unit, non-emergenciies, programming areas include Counter-trafficking, Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants (AVM), and Community Outreach.ย
IOMโs CT work focuses on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership-strengthening, grounded in data, research, survivor engagement, and policy. It employs case management services, capacity development for service provision and protection, and referral systems, among others,with the aim to support the Government of Ethiopiaโs efforts to combat the crime, improve the protection of trafficking victims, and follow international practices and trauma-informed approaches.
IOM, through its Migration Response Centres (MRCs), provides vulnerable migrants with protection and assistance delivering needs-based assistance and referrals, prioritizing victims of trafficking, children in situations of vulnerability, and those with health needs. IOMโs MRCs are strategically located on the key migratory routes in Ethiopia, with three on the Eastern Route, one on the Southern Route, and the final one on the Northern Route. These MRCs provide, often, lifesaving assistance and tailored protection support to migrants that have been returned, stranded, or otherwise find themselves in very difficult situations.
Through its Community Outreach and behavioural change area of work, communities are empowered to actively engage in protecting vulnerable groups, report on human traffickers, and become agents of change in reducing irregular migration. This supports communities to explore and access alternatives to unsafe and perilous journeys on the different migratory routes throughout Ethiopia. Due to the Community Conversations platform, strong community leaders have emerged, and norms and attitudes perpetuating irregular migration situations are challenged.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Protection), and direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Protection Emergencies), the successful candidate will provide direct oversight the Protection Non-emergencies portfolio, including daily oversight and management of the MRCs, Counter-trafficking, and Community Outreach work. The successful candidate will also support the Programme Officer (Protection) in the planning, budgeting, implementation, liaison, communications, and reporting of the related projects under the Migrant Protection and Assistance sub-unit, non-emergencies, portfolio for IOM Ethiopiaโs protection unit. In particular, he/she will undertake the following responsibilities and accountabilities.
Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donorโs requirements.
Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.ย
Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.ย
Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.ย
Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.ย
Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.ย ย
Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.ย
Perform other related duties as required.ย Education
Bachelorโs degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
Masterโs degree in the above-mentioned fieldsAccredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.ย Experience
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;ย
Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;ย
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage;
Experience in developing and leading complex protection programming with multiple areas of interventions;
Experience in project management, results-based management, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL); and
Experience in humanitarian and/or development programming relating to migration, refugee, and internally displaced persons (IDP) issues.Skills
Thorough understanding of migrant protection, trafficking in persons, and other forms of violence, exploitation, and abuse in Ethiopua and in the region
In-depth knowlelge on broad range of migration-related subject areas including assistance to vulnerable migrants, community outreach, and other migrant proteciton areas
Knowledge on Protection Information Management and data systems a strong asset
Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team
Ability to lead the design and delivery of effective capacity building on migrant protection, trafficking, and community-based protection topics and areas for protection and non-protection teams, as well as partners including local government and partners
Solid reporting and organizational skills, and ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
Sound knowledge of IOM protection standards and frameworks
Understanding of IASC humanitarian architecture and global protection standards an asset
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LanguagesIOMโs official languages are English, French, and Spanish.ย
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Amharic is desirable.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Required Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย 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.
- 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 โ behavioural indicators (Level 2)
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.