Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Protection) and the direct supervision of the Mobile Team Leader, the incumbent will support the planning and administration of all technical aspects of the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) assistance. This role includes facilitating VHR operational activities and assisting the head of the Sub-office in Benghazi, Libya, in accordance with IOM's policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
- Program Implementation and Issue Resolution
- Support the programme implementation and planning of the protection aspects of the VHR activities.
Assist in the identification of protection cases early, screenings, and make referrals in collaboration with the protection units in Tripoli and Benghazi. Identify and analyze issues, initiating follow-up actions as needed. Communication and Outreach
Support communication and visibility activities within projects. Organize outreach visits to detention centers and urban locations to assist in the identification of migrants interested in the VHR program. Referral and Liaison
Support appropriate referrals to relevant units such as protection, medical, and technical cooperation. Assist in arranging meetings with embassies, community leaders, and migrants to disseminate information about VHR assistance. Government and Institutional Liaison
Liaise with government authorities, including the DCIM and airport authorities, to support the implementation of VHR activities in Benghazi. Facilitate meetings between the VHR team and local authorities to promote smooth operations. Coordinate with diplomatic missions and institutions for smooth programme execution Documentation and Travel Coordination
Assist with obtaining travel documents and exit visas. Verify migrants' documents and confirm the validity of travel documents before interviews. Ensure accurate data entry into the IOM database. Logistics and Travel Arrangements
Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking and planning charter flights. Maintain accurate records in the IOM movement table. Registration and Identification
Conduct registration and identification of migrants in Benghazi and other urban areas in the East region. System Management
Perform all functions related to the Mimosa system. Government Relations
Maintain close working relations with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs East. Follow up on required clearances and approvals for staff and goods movement and organize events and workshops. Reporting
Keep supervisor and senior managers informed about discussions with government authorities regarding clearances and approvals. Education
University degree in Law, Political Science or a related field from accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience; or High School diploma with five years of relevant professional work experience. Experience
Experience preferably with a government agency, international organization or NGO involved in migration management and/or working in the field of human rights; Skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints; accurate and detail-oriented; Proficiency in MS office applications such as Word and Excel. Languages
Required: English and Arabic Preferable: French Required Competencies IOM’s 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 three values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. 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. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
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 actions 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 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
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 leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. Notes
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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies