Ethiopia: Liaison Officer (AU, IGAD and UNECA)

Position Title : Liaison Officer (AU, IGAD and UNECA)

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 : 11 July 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-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, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador,Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Special Liaison Office (SLO) and Chief of Mission (COM) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the successful candidate will support the COM in executing the mission’s liaison functions with the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain contacts with relevant departments of the AU, the IGAD and the UNECA with a view to ensuring that migration issues are (appropriately) reflected in their work.

2. Oversee liaison activities and provide supervision and guidance to the SLO team, as necessary.

3. Represent IOM in regional and continental conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings organized by partners, especially the AU, the IGAD and the UNECA.

4. Work closely with the IGAD secretariat on migration related issues, identify potential areas of collaboration and provide technical support and coordination for the development of joint regional programs.

5. Coordinate IOM’s contribution to existing regional and continent-wide joint programs on migration related topics.

6. In consultation with the COM, coordinate IOM’s input for the preparation of continental policy discussions and debates with relevant HQ departments, IOM missions in Africa and other counterparts, as necessary.

7. Generate briefing notes, draft reports and prepare updates on IOM activities as inputs for various regional dialogues.

8. Prepare responses to ad-hoc requests from IOM regional, continental and global partners on migration issues relevant to the SLO.

9. Draft papers on migration policy issues and contribute to policy and program formulation by regional and continental bodies.

10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Economics, Development Studies 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

• At least five years’ relevant professional work experience in the development sector, including with regional multilateral bodies;

• Excellent drafting capabilities, communication and negotiation skills;

• Good analytical skills, ability to interpret information, identify and analyze problems;

• Thorough understanding of concepts and current development related to migration;

• Experience in the area of multilateral and inter-state cooperation on migration;

• Good understanding of migration policy and practice, and inter-regional migration dynamics;

• Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures;

• Good level of computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Windows / MS Office applications.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 11 July 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 28.06.2017 to 11.07.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/147 (P) - Liaison Officer (AU, IGAD and UNECA)(P3) -Addis Ababa,Ethiopia

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