ABOUT IOM
Founded in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 Member States, 12 additional observer states and offices in more than 100 countries, IOM is committed to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does this by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to ensure orderly and humane migration management, encourage international cooperation on migration issues, contribute to the search for practical solutions to migration problems and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced persons.
JOB FULL DETAILS
Position Title: Programme Officer (Protection)
Duty Station: Ankara, Republic of Türkiye
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 02 November 2023
Duty Station: Ankara, Republic of Türkiye
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 02 November 2023
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise the effective development and implementation of the Protection program (in particular, the Migration Management component) by assuming administrative, operational and financial responsibility for the relevant projects.
2. Provide operational leadership, guidance and technical supervision to national and international Protection program staff. Help define the programmatic strategy and its execution, including decisions on the allocation of resources and the resolution of operational challenges when they arise.
3. Establish, maintain and expand strong relationships with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government and community representatives, as well as a wide range of other local actors. This is aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of the Protection program, in particular its Migration Management component.
4. Identify the priorities that emerge during the implementation of the program and coordinate the formulation and contribution to new projects within the program. These new activities should be based on a solid results framework and be responsive to emerging trends, priorities, donor interests and requirements. This coordination must be done in close collaboration with the Head of Mission (COM), the Regional Office, the relevant headquarters units, as well as with government partners and other public/private sector partner organizations.
5. Share the key strategic directions of the program with international stakeholders, including donors, in order to maximize impact, reduce duplication and stimulate the financing of new initiatives.
6. Ensure the timely and high-quality preparation and submission of all program reports. This should be done in close coordination with the Project Support Unit, the Resource Management Unit, the Public Information Unit, the MEAL Unit (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning), etc., within the Country Office (CO). Compliance with the requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders is essential.
7. Manage the development and compilation of updates and program notes for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure compliance with donor regulations and procedures.
8. Monitor progress against strategic objectives and program benchmarks. Provide guidance for improvements and fixes. Supervise the establishment of a common monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework that integrates regular reporting requirements and impact assessment strategies, in close collaboration with the CO M&E officer.
9. Ensure that the objectives defined in the programme documents and budgets, M&E frameworks and work plans comply with IOM organizational policies and meet the contractual requirements, interests and expectations of donors.
10. Supervise the production of visibility and communication materials in collaboration with the public information officer/focal point of the CO.
11. Guide, monitor and follow-up relevant staff to support the strategic contributions of the OC and key decisions, including making substantial contributions to the development of the national program by the OC.
12. Actively participate in meetings, briefings and conferences of relevant donors or partners at international and national level.
13. Supervise and provide technical support to all relevant program staff. Supervise and support the staff, provide relevant training and ensure the capacity building of the program staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Training
- Master's Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or in a related field from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the aforementioned fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in conceptualizing, developing, monitoring, writing reports and evaluating programs
- Experience in developing capacity-building programs and activities ;
- Experience in relations with government and diplomatic authorities, as well as with national and international institutions ;
- Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
Skills
Knowledge of financial administration and business management ;
Solid and proven understanding of international and internal migration issues in the country and in the region ;
- In-depth knowledge of the wide range of migration-related areas handled by the Organization ;
- Knowledge of United Nations programming and bilateral donors ;
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with relevant government authorities, international organizations and private sector entities ;
- Excellent leadership, coordination and information management skills ;
- Detailed knowledge of the UN system, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions ;
- Knowledge of migration data, labor migration patterns in [insert relevant region] and ability to negotiate with government authorities ;
- Good knowledge of human and financial resources management ;
- Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze and write ;
- Demonstrated communication, organizational and interpersonal skills ; Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision; and,
- Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government authorities, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
- Languages
- The official languages of IOM are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of these three languages.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested Applicant should Apply via This Link\
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