VN 2017/61 (P) - Programme Coordinator (P3) - Khartoum, Sudan

Position Title Programme Coordinator

Duty Station : Khartoum, Sudan

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 : 20 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.

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 first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Sudan is at the centre of migration routes from the Horn of Africa and West Africa towards North Africa and onwards to Europe and the Middle East. In line with IOM’s mandate, IOM Sudan works to uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and to advance the understanding of migration issues in the region.

In 2015, IOM Sudan established a Migrant Resource and Response Centre (MRRC) in Khartoum, first centre of its kind in Sudan. Relying on a community engagement approach, the MRRC acts as a hub for information and services to vulnerable migrants provided directly at the MRRC, through referrals to partner agencies, and through outreach to vulnerable migrants who do not have access to the MRRC. The day-to-day contact with migrants also helps to advance the understanding of migration. In 2016, through the MRRC, IOM Sudan conducted a pilot study on intentions, motivations and decision making migrants in Sudan. IOM Sudan is in the process of expanding the MRRC concept to different parts of Sudan, and planning for follow-up studies on migration in Sudan.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in IOM Sudan, the direct supervision of the Head of the Migration Management and Development Unit, and in close coordination with colleagues from IOM Sudan and the IOM Regional Office in Cairo, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the result area of Direct Assistance to vulnerable migrants as well as planning and implementation of further activities in the area of migration research. Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

are able to complete activities required of them as per their TORs.

2. Mentor and support staff in their development, and monitor staffing needs to initiate recruitment of new staff as required.

3. Lead implementation through sound monitoring and reporting of a Norway Government funded project focusing on the Khartoum MRRC, and act as the focal point of the regional US State Department funded project focusing on protection of migrants along the North African migration routes, as well as the direct assistance components of other projects under the IOM Sudan Migration Management and Development Unit.

4. Oversee all admin and finance processes of relevant projects, ensuring that spending is within available budgets and making adjustments where required.

5. Oversee direct assistance to victims of trafficking and other vulnerable migrants provided through the Khartoum MRRC, including medical assistance, psychosocial assistance, cash based support and income generating activities.

6. Oversee the work of the mobile response teams to provide support to vulnerable migrants who do not have access to the MRRC, including migrants in community based safe houses and migrants in detention.

7. Oversee the planning and implementation of community outreach and awareness raising activities on risks of irregular migration, services available to migrants in Khartoum and other relevant topics.

8. Identify and promote partnerships between the MRRC and relevant Government entities, other UN agencies and civil society partners, to strengthen the referral networks and pathways of the MRRC.

9. Explore potential entry points with relevant authorities and partner agencies for expanded collaboration on direct assistance.

10. Explore potential topics and entry points for new research activities on migration issues in Sudan and the region.

11. Identify, codify and disseminate best practices and lessons learned in direct assistance and migration research.

12. Represent IOM in relevant meetings with donors, United Nations (UN) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

13. Undertake international and national duty travel and field visits as required. 14. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Page 2 / 4• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Affairs 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 in project coordination, including in the areas of direct assistance to vulnerable migrants, community engagement and migration research;

• Experience with managing a multi-cultural team;

• Demonstrated experience working with institutions, multi-donor agencies, developmental partners and non-state actors.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Other IOM/UN languages 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.

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 station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

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:

Page 3 / 4Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 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 07.03.2017 to 20.03.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/61 (P) - Programme Coordinator (P3) - Khartoum, Sudan (54997541) Released Posting: Posting NC54997552 (54997552) Released

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