CFA 2017/05 (P) - Protection Officer (UG) - Multiple Duty Stations

Call for Applications

Position Title Protection Officer

Duty Station : Multiple Duty Stations

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade TBD

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Contract Duration To Be Determined Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 March 2017

Established in 1951, 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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Through its operations in all of the on-going crisis settings involving forced migration, IOM assists and protects migrants, displaced persons and affected communities. The Organization does so through its manifold activities ranging from camp coordination and camp management, to shelter and non-food items distribution, emergency transportation, mental health and psychosocial assistance, emergency health assistance, land, property and reparations support and so forth. In 2012, IOM Council approved unanimously the Migration Crisis Operational Framework, which provides a reference frame for IOM’s response to the mobility dimensions of crisis situations.

“In addressing the mobility dimensions of humanitarian crises in an integrated and comprehensive manner, IOM seeks to ensure that the right to protection of migrants, displaced persons and affected communities is upheld and their needs fulfilled regardless of inter alia, their age, sex, gender, physical condition, nationality, ethnic group or religious affiliation” (IOM’s Principles for Humanitarian Action, Part IV).

IOM supports the States to uphold and restore the rights of those who are particularly vulnerable to, or at risk of, violence (violence to be understood here as an umbrella term to include abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm, threats, violation of human rights and of international humanitarian law) as a result of/or during forced migration. In simple terms, IOM crisis response not only ensures that no one is left behind, but works for those who are at risk of falling behind to make sure they are properly assisted and protected.

Through the Organization’s proximity to affected individuals and communities, IOM ensures that

protection outcomes are first integrated into other sectors objectives (e.g.: protection outcomes included in camp coordination and camp management, or shelter, transport interventions, transition and recovery programs etc.) and when relevant and according to needs, develops

Page 1 / 4stand-alone protection actions (e.g.: preventing, responding and restoring dignity and upholding rights). This is done, among others, through the work of IOM specialized protection staff and their meaningful participation and coordination with key protection fora active in country. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the IOM Emergency Coordinator or equivalent, the incumbent will be responsible for integrating protection considerations in on-going response operations as well as develop protection focused activities in line with IOM protection portfolio in crisis response (https://www.iom.int/protection-mainstreaming-iom-crisis-response):

In particular, he/she will:

1. Regularly participate in inter-agency protection fora (e.g. protection cluster or sector, child-protection sub-cluster, gender -based violence sub-cluster, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse- PSEA- networks and relevant task forces, etc.) and ensure that the protection needs of migrants, internally displaced persons and affected communities are systematically identified, addressed and monitored through specific and/or joint activities. 2. Efficiently integrate protection related indicators/questions/variables into assessments conducted by IOM (DTM and others) and coordinate their analysis and treatment within IOM and other key protection actors.

3. Plan and implement protection strategies in coordination with other colleagues and concerned protection actors. These could include, depending on the context, prevention and response to gender-based violence and/or other survivors of violence; prevention and response to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence (special attention to UASC and all children affected by forced migration); counter-human trafficking in crisis activities; humanitarian evacuations of trapped and endangered populations; protection considerations for humanitarian admission programmes and any other protection related area part of the IOM protection portfolio in crisis response.

4. Coordinate the implementation of existing protection activities and develop new ones with an eye to mobilize both financial and human resources to fill existing gaps; communicate and co-ordinate with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including with IOM regular programmes on-going in the Mission, the respective Regional Office and HQ relevant counterparts. 5. When needed and feasible, coordinate response to individual cases of IOM’s concern and refer or treat them as appropriate (e.g. screening, interview, counseling, referral or assistance depending on programme’s scope and implementing capacities).

6. Build capacities or enhance existing ones among colleagues on both IOM protection commitments as well as international protection standards and tools (IOM’s Principles for Humanitarian Action, IASC Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp

Management Toolkit etc.).

7. Contribute to mainstreaming protection across all IOM crisis response interventions in line Page 2 / 4with IOM internal guidance on the issue (Please see IN-232 How to mainstream protection

across IOM’s crisis response activities:

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/our_work/DOE/humanitarian_emergencies/mainstream/IN- 232-How-to-mainstream-protection-in-IOM-crisis-response.pdf).

8. Participate in protection focused seminars and other meetings representing the Organization at gatherings of governmental and non-governmental entities, as requested.

9. Prepare regular reports covering protection activities; prepare briefing, statistical/narrative reports and background information as required including specific information requested by Governments and other entities.

10. Actively participate in inter-agency forums on PSEA, and engage in prevention and response activities including joint complaint mechanisms.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in preferably in International Law, Political or Social Sciences, Human Rights or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• 2 - 4 years of experience in the field of migration, internally displaced persons’ assistance and protection with at least 1 year experience in a crisis context as a protection officer or equivalent (specific focus on prevention and response to gender-based violence, protection and assistance to unaccompanied and separated children, assistance and protection of most at risk groups in crisis contexts);

• Knowledge of IOM’s sectors of assistance in crisis response and key inter-agency coordination mechanisms and standards;

• Experience in liaising with governmental, diplomatic authorities, UN integrated missions, humanitarian and human rights actors as well as UN and civil society partners. Languages

Fluency in English and/or French is required. Working knowledge of Spanish or Arabic 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; Excellent inter-cultural and negotiation skills; Ability to write clearly and concisely on the subject matter;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; Page 3 / 4Flexibility, focus on processes and their improvement while maintaining a creative thinking. • 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; Strategic thinking and capacity to effectively integrate into joined up approaches and common objectives;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter; Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress; and Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

• 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:

• Through this Call for Applications (CFAs), IOM wishes to contribute to its talent pool of available resources specialized on protection and able to be deployed in various crisis contexts according to the needs and available funding in country.

• Contract for Call for Application is Special Short Term, ungraded.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

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 completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 01.03.2017 to 22.03.2017

Requisition: CFA 2017/05 (P) - Protection Officer (UG) - Multiple Duty Stations (54980244) Released Posting: Posting NC54980263 (54980263) Released

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