International Organization for Migration Job for a Regional Migration Management Specialist

Established in 1951, International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.


Position Title : Regional Migration Management Specialist
Duty Station : Abuja, Nigeria
Classification : Official, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : July 19, 2013
Reference Code : VN2013/17(O)-INT

Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Coordinator and in close
coordination with the relevant Regional Thematic Specialists, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the implementation of migration management activities under the
European Union (EU) - funded Programme “Support to Free Movement of Persons and
Migration in West Africa”. This five year programme aims to maximise the development
potential of free movement of persons and migration in the Economic Community for West
African States (ECOWAS) by supporting the effective implementation of the ECOWAS
legal and policy framework on free movement and migration.
The programme will be implemented by a Consortium of Partners, under the lead of the
International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close coordination with the ECOWAS

The Regional Migration Management Specialist will be responsible for strengthening the
capacities of the ECOWAS Commission in the areas of intra-regional dialogue, migration
policy development, and immigration and border management.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
1. Support the ECOWAS Commission in the implementation of the intra-regional
dialogue on migration (Migration Dialogue for West Africa - MIDWA), in close
coordination with the Senior Policy and Liaison Officer of the IOM Regional Office
for West and Central Africa.
2. Develop and coordinate the implementation of IOM’s immigration and border
management activities in the project, in close collaboration with ICMPD, the IOM
Regional Thematic Specialist for Immigration and Border Management and the
experts of IOM’s African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC).
3. Develop and coordinate with ILO the implementation of IOM’s counter trafficking
activities in the project, in close collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialist
for Migrant Assistance.
4. Provide technical guidance to the national programme officer for migration data and
policy in the development and implementation of IOM’s migration data management
and policy development activities in the project.
5. Support the Regional Programme Coordinator in the preparation of project donor
reports.
6. Undertake duty travel for programme implementation purposes.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; works effectively with
all clients and stakeholders; b) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; c)
takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; d) plans work,
anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; e) displays mastery of
subject matter; f) contributes to a collegial team environment; g) creates a respectful
office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of
sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); h) incorporates gender-related needs,
perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays
awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external
stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.Technical
a) effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
b)
correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context;
c)
effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate levels on matters related to
substantive migration issues and the work of IOM.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution,
preferably in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law or a related field;
b)
five years of professional experience (or seven years for candidates holding a first level
university degree) in project implementation;
c) proven expertise in the area of migration
management, including regional consultative processes, migration data and policy
development, immigration and border management and counter-trafficking;
d)
knowledge of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) and
understanding of regional issues;
e) experience in liaising with regional bodies,
governmental authorities, other international/national institutions;
 f) previous work
experience in the West African region desirable.
Languages
Fluent in English and French is required.


How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM eRecruitment system, by July 19, 2013 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. Visit; http://www.iom.int/cms/current-vacancies
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 filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.