Job Identification (Reference Number): VE-001
Position Title: Protection Officer
Duty Station City: Caracas
Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Special Short-Term
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Six months with possibility of extension
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 atย IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female 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.ย
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates.
External women candidates.
Second tier candidates include:
All other external candidates.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Venezuela and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and in close coordination with the Protection Division at the Regional Office and Headquarters, the National Protection Officer will support the coordination and implementation of the IOM Venezuela Country Officeโs (CO) protection interventions, including, but not limited to trafficking in persons and gender-based violence.
The National Protection Officer will promote collaboration with ongoing protection programming in the country. In doing so, they will work in an integrated manner with the Protection Cluster and the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child-Protection Area of Responsibilityย (AoR) and will provide protection mainstreaming support to other programmes across IOM Venezuela.ย The position will be based in IOMยดs country office in Caracas, with travels to field offices as required.
Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the protection interventions and projects in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donorโs requirements, including general protection assistance, specialized services (GBV, child protection, community mobilization), counter-trafficking (prevention and response) and nexus initiatives.
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Keep the supervisor informed on the status of protection activities; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation and strengthen protection mainstreaming.ย
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Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures to ensure alignment with Protection principles.
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Assist in the implementation and monitoring of implementing partner agreements that include protection activities, by supporting project managers and relevant units in applying IOM protection standards and principles, and contributing to protection mainstreaming exercises. ย
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Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information for protection analysis; update information management systems on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries and other relevant materials.
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Support the collection and organization of information for stakeholder mapping to contribute to engagement efforts that strengthen prevention and protection in the context of migration. Assist in monitoring policy developments and drafting inputs or summaries for review by senior staff
Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
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 related to Protection targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.ย ย
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Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums, including the Protection Cluster and GBV AoR.
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Participate in the preparation of project proposals and concept notes and assist in drafting planning documents in line with the IOM Venezuela protection strategy, while supporting related resource mobilization activities as requested.
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Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to field protection personnel.
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Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.ย
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Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelorโs degree in International Development, Law, Political Science, International relations, Diplomacy, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of professional experience; or
Masterโs degree in the above fields.
Experience
Experience in the field of migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and protection.
Experience supporting protection programming, including GBV and/or human trafficking.
Experience supervising teams, and in guiding and delivering trainings.
Experience working with specialized international agencies, including UN agencies, international organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Experience ย in humanitarian contexts in similar positions.
Experience in project management, monitoring, and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance Country Office or regional objectives.
Skills
Knowledge of protection programming and protection mainstreaming
Knowledge of project development and reporting
Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Sound writing, communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent organization, analytical and creative thinking skills.
Languages: IOMโs official languages are English, French, and Spanish.ย
Required: For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
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Required Competencies
IOMโs competency framework can be found at thisย link.ย 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs 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
โข IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
โข Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
โข Offer and contract issuance subject to funding availability.
โข IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
โข This vacancy is only available for local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and right to work in the country.