Programme Manager (Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM)) (P), Dakar

Job description

Job Identification (Reference Number):
Position Title: Programme Manager (Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM)) (P)
Duty Station City: Dakar
Duty Station Country: Senegal
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 05 August

Introduction

Established in , 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.

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Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM.

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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

The International Organization for Migration, Regional Office for West and Central Africa established the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) in a multilateral coordinating structure, uniting the complementary mandates and expertise of IOM, UNOCT (United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism), UNODC (United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime) and INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization).

The principal objective of the IBSM is to improve integrated border governance and security in areas strategically relevant for regional stability, with a particular focus on promoting cross-border cooperation between neighboring states.

By improving coordination and cooperation among relevant national, regional, and international stakeholders, the IBSM aims at specifically supporting West African states, and development partners in facilitating joint action and in implementing regional and national strategies and policy frameworks in support of border stability.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, the direct supervision of the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) Coordinator, and the technical coordination of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Border Management Return and Readmission (BMRR)), the Programme Manager (Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM)) will provide expert technical advice and support for the management, coordination and implementation of the IOM thematic components and projects of the IBSM portfolio.

This includes responsibility for research development, data collection, analysis and assessment, and required reporting to achieve the objectives of the IBSM.

Specific and substantive support will also be provided to the Programme and Liaison Officer (IBSM).

1.

Develop and/or expand the overall research and data collection framework and activities of the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) with a particular focus on migration and border governance and the situation in border areas and ongoing interventions in line with the objectives of IBSM, in coordination with relevant IBSM staff.

This includes developing and conducting Joint Baseline Assessments for new focus countries within the mechanism and updating previous ones, as needed.

2.

Design and develop relevant templates, data bases and visualization tools for data collection and analysis and tailored reports, among others for the IBSM Secretariat and IOM Regional Office (RO) and Country Offices (COs).

3.

Act as an interface between the IBSM and IOM (regionally and globally) to collect and assess information about migration and BMRR programming, interventions, best practices, lessons learned, evolving migration trends (in coordination with ROs data hub), emerging needs and priorities to promote stability at border areas covered and to prepare and/or elaborate briefs, concept notes, and other relevant papers to guide RO and COs on policy formulation, programmatic directions, technical support and capacity development that IOM can provide.

4.

Develop and implement contextualized capacity-development activities and on migration and border management targeting BMRR staff and relevant institutions in the Region, in line with IBSMs objectives and the recommendations from the Joint Baseline Assessments and the conceptualisation of projects and initiatives for Country Offices.

5.

Participate in the recruitment and supervision of consultants, especially in the development of Terms of Reference (ToRs), workplans, schedule of deliverables, and performance management.

Follow up on and evaluate deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness and relevance in line with the IBSMs objectives.

6.

Ensure, in coordination with the IBSM Coordinator and UN agencies of the Secretariat, quality, completeness, and integrity of data collected and in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to prepare comprehensive recommendations and reports for the development and update of roadmaps of interventions in line with the objectives of IBSM.

7.

Lead and/or undertake field missions to the IBSM countries for the management and implementation of the joint activities, the monitoring and evaluation of IBSM-funded projects as well as the activities under the IOMs purview that respond to the recommendations developed in the first phase of the IBSM, the resolution of challenges and issues, and the development of new initiatives and components.

8.

Establish, strengthen and maintain liaison with relevant focal points in West African governments and continental and regional organizations, implementing agencies and Embassies and ensure the collection and compilation of information on the situation in border areas and ongoing interventions in line with the objectives of IBSM.

9.

Manage the IBSM component of the project, including the administrative, operational and technical activities, backstop the financial aspects, identify challenges and recommend improvement measures, and prepare regular project reports, in line with IOM's policies and practices and donor requirements.

10.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

Skills

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOMs official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOMs competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Core Competencies behavioural indicators Level 2

Notes

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty stations country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty stations country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date.

No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee).

IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here).

The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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