Position Title : Field Protection Coordinator
Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 February 2022
Established in 1951, 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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), and direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Cox’s Bazar, the incumbent will be responsible for managing and overseeing the work of the Protection field teams in refugee camps and host community areas, including strengthening and developing ongoing activities, and expanding the existing programme of work as part of the Rohingya humanitarian response.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage the protection field programming in Ukhia and Teknaf, including staff supervision, coordination between thematical areas of General Protection, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Counter-Trafficking, activity implementation, emergency preparedness and disaster response, project development and reporting, and donor liaison to name a few key areas.
Serve as the Field Protection Coordinator for IOM’s camps through consistent field presence, by leading and monitoring operationally and technically the protection field teams, work in community-based protection, protection monitoring and protection mainstreaming in addition to supporting their reporting functions.
Facilitate communication between all IOM Protection staff, Consultants, and Volunteers to ensure that critical information is directed accordingly, and to improve strategy, address operational problems by offering alternatives, and ensure relevant and effective implementation of the Protection programme.
Guide the Protection Field Specialists as they lead the protection field teams by, for example, organizing and assisting the teams in achieving their tasks; representing IOM Protection at camp-level meetings and events; collaborating with IOM staff, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), government officials, and other external partners on protection matters, and promoting and applying global protection and IOM standards and procedures.
Collaborate with other sectors, including Site Management, Site Development, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter/ Non-Food Item (NFI) within and external of IOM on joint programming and coordinated activities in and outside of camp settings, particularly to mitigate protection risks and threats, and support disaster preparedness and response.
Contribute to the Unit’s project development and reporting efforts by providing substantive content, and strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system, to ensure effective implementation of protection activities in the camps and accountability to affected populations, and linking existing complaint feedback mechanisms.
Build capacities or enhance existing ones among colleagues on IOM protection commitments as well as international protection standards and tools (IOM’s Principles for Humanitarian Action, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit, etc.)
Contribute to mainstreaming protection across all IOM sectors in line with IOM internal guidance on the issue and support office’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts by guiding PSEA champions, and ensuring IOM’s PSEA obligations are satisfied, and the SEA cases are reported according to procedures.
Undertake frequent duty travel to very challenging areas.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or 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
• Substantive experience working in Protection in protracted humanitarian responses specifically for displaced persons, including refugees;
• Substantive experience in coordinating large field teams in challenging operational environments, and collaborating with UNHCR, other UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and government authorities.
Skills
• Knowledge of the Bangladesh and the region is an advantage;
• Familiarity with case management minimum standards for GBV and Child Protection in humanitarian settings, or counter-trafficking in crisis;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies;
• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management or humanitarian funding cycles;
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Strong computer skills; and,
• Proven high-level representation skills, such as speaking at meetings and providing situational analysis.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Rohingya and/or Bangla is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
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 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.