Duty Station : Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 16 July 2020
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; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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:
Haiti has experienced socio-economic instability, continued violent political protests as well as exposure to natural disasters has resulted in a lack of social service and economic opportunities for the population. This has forced a number of Haitians to seek better opportunities through irregular and sometimes dangerous means increasing their vulnerability to protection concerns.
IOM Haiti aims to reinforce the capacity of the Government of Haiti as well as reduce to the vulnerabilities of the impacted population through the response of the Protection Team.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the successful candidate will act as a team leader for the Protection support team in coordinating and implementing protection activities for both the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the returning migrant population.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Supervise the daily activities of the Protection support team; organize and assist the team in achieving their tasks, provide guidance and training, and ensure compliance to IOM Haiti guidelines, policy and standards.
Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection in IOM regular programmes and crisis response activities (including assistance to returnees).
Assist with collaboration with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)/SHELTER/Non-Food Items (NFI) colleagues on coordinated activities and joint programming, including the integration of protection considerations in evacuation shelters and NFI distributions.
Provide technical information to the Government of Haiti (GoH) on protection matters and migrant rights.
Provide technical guidance and training to government counterparts, including the Unite de Construction de Logements et de Batiments Publics (UCLBP), the Ministry of Women (MCFDF), the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MAST), the Direction de fa Protection Civile (DPC), and municipal and law enforcement authorities to facilitate and encourage the integration of protection mechanisms into their programming and deliverables.
In support of IOM's border monitoring network and camp relocation activities, participate in regular field visits to monitor and flag the protection concerns of migrants and displaced individuals, and bring concerns such as exploitation and abuse, sexual and gender-based violence, unaccompanied and separated children, abusive or arbitrary detention and forced relocation to the immediate attention of the supervisor.
Provide technical support to the work of the Comite National de Lutte Contre la Traite des Personnes and the Comite Technique des Frontières.
Assist the Senior Programme Manager in drafting documents and project reports incompliance with donor and IOM institutional requirements.
Act as a IOM Haiti gender and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) focal point, as required and appropriate.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master's degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Human Rights or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor or equivalent in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in the field and at national and international level in the area of human rights including operational and field experience, IOM/UN project development and management;
• Experience in emergency and post-crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian assistance, human rights;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area;
• Strong leadership and coordination management experience;
• Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in humanitarian responses, IDPs, migration and post conflict construction and development.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Haitian Creole and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.