Regional Liason & Policy Officer job vacancy-Zimbabwe may, 2016
Position Title : Regional Liaison and Policy Officer
Duty Station : Pretoria, South Africa
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 16 May 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Regional Director for Southern Africa, and in close coordination with the Department of International Cooperation and Partnership (ICP) at Headquarters (HQs), the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RLPO) will maintain regular liaison with international, governmental and governmental partners, and provide guidance to IOM Country Offices in the region on IOM and donors’ policy compliance, partner and donor priorities, and resource mobilization.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support the Regional Director in the maintenance of contacts with Regional Economic Communities in the region on Migration Policies and Action Plans and provide appropriate support and information to Country Offices.
Review, comment on and edit narrative donor reports submitted by Country Offices, according to the procedures specified in the IOM Project Handbook.
Ensure that interim and final project reports are prepared, reviewed and endorsed for submission according to IOM guidelines and the donos specific requirements within designated timeframe.
Identify and evaluate migration issues and priorities in the region and provide information, materials and guidance to Country Offices.
Maintain contact with academic institutions, thitanks and research institutions within the region, and develop oriented research in coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialists and, where relevant, with Headquarters.
Participate in meetings, seminars and conferences and disseminate relevant advocacy and information materials.
Coordinate specific and regional information sharing, including between the region and relevant Departments at HQs and regional partners, and contribute to the development of a regional website and information products.
Support fund raising initiatives and strategies for country offices in the region, and inform
Country Offices on Donor profiles, including the private sector.
Support project development and country level strategic planning. Draft raising strategies and prepare donor mapping, and follow up on relevant donor initiatives at regional level.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Masters degree in Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in an international organization in research and project development, implementation and evaluation;
• Thorough knowledge of research methods and familiarity with International Cooperation and
Partnerships and migration policy issues;
• Proven experience in M&E methods and approaches;
• Proven expertise in migration policy development and collaboration with other international organizations and network/partnership building;
• Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese 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.
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 Recruitment system, by 16 May 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
iom-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 recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 03.05.2016 to 16.05.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/102 (P) – Regional Liaison&Policy Officer (P3) – Pretoria, South Africa (54780206) Released
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