IOM is looking for Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Human Development) – Cairo, Egypt
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 May 2019
IOM :
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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates ;
- Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :
Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Cook Islands; Cuba; Cabo Verde; Djibouti; Fiji; Micronesia (Federated States of); Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Iceland; Kiribati; Comoros; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Saint Lucia; Lesotho; Libya; Montenegro; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Namibia; Nauru; Papua New Guinea; Palau; Paraguay; Solomon Islands; Seychelles; Somalia; Suriname; Sao Tome and Principe; Kingdom of Eswatini; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Holy See; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Vanuatu; Samoa
Context :
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is implementing the project “Regional Development and Protection Programme North Africa – Development Pillar” (RDPP NA DEV) funded by the European Union. The project targets five countries (Algeria, Egypt, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia). The first phase of the project started in February 2016 and the second phase of the project started in January 2019. RDPP NA DEV aims at strengthening the resilience of migrants together with their host communities. The project seeks to shape public opinion on migrants and to enhance integration via interventions that focus on social cohesion and access to the labour market. The IOM Egypt Country Office is recruiting a Project Officer to support implementation of the regional project in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Under the overall supervision of the RDPP NA DEV Senior Project Manager in Tunis and the direct supervision of the Head of Unit of the Labour Mobility and Human Development (LHD) in Cairo, the successful candidate will coordinate and implement the RDPP NA DEV project in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Coordinate research in cooperation with national and international partners, in relation to the RDPP NA DEV project and contribute technical inputs for the development of advocacy paper for policy, legislative and practice changes, including in areas such as non-discrimination, community-driven sustainable livelihood and employment promotion and self-employment ;
- Participate in capacity building activities for national stakeholders in Egypt (governmental, private and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)) regarding migration governance, in particular migrant integration, promotion of inclusion in society and the labour market, and social cohesion between migrants and Egyptian communities ;
- Keep abreast of labour market and migration trends within Egypt and neighbouring countries as well as key countries of origin and propose new IOM interventions and project development in close coordination with the Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa’s and Headquarters’ thematic specialists ;
- Work with ‘labour attaches/officials’ of the diplomatic representations of the concerned migrant groups and facilitate their links with the Government of Egypt to promote dialogue and coordination on issues pertaining to the regular residence, work permits and the overall integration of their nationals in Egypt ;
- Arrange and conduct training workshops to enhance the capacities of CSOs in project development, implementation and monitoring; and organize working and training sessions for Egyptian authorities and the private sector aiming at increasing awareness on the importance of involving migrant communities in the labour market ;
- Implement guidelines for grants disbursement, and reporting mechanisms, including a comprehensive documented tracking system to monitor grants’ disbursement, in compliance with EU regulations and IOM policies and procedures ;
- Provide technical inputs for the development of methods for guaranteeing access and equal opportunities to RDPP NA activities for all migrant and hosting communities, including diversity promotion and equal gender participation ;
- Facilitate the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for project activities, in coordination with the RDPP NA DEV Senior Project Manager and RDPP NA DEV Regional Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Grants Officer ;
- Maintain and/or enhance technical partnerships with relevant Government entities, CSOs and other stakeholders to assist in promoting and expanding IOM’s community stabilization and community economic development activities ;
- Track and monitor budget and resource utilization for the RDPP NA DEV project in Egypt and support other relevant projects in the LHD Unit, including checking financial and narrative reports ;
- Draft regular updates and other reports covering project activities and budget use in accordance with IOM and donor’s requirements ;
- Supervise project support staff, monitor the work of consultants and contribute to building relevant internal capacities ;
- Effectively coordinate communications on project activities and facilitate visibility of IOM and donors through all media means ;
- Undertake duty travel relating to project activities, monitoring and liaison with counterparts. Participate in meetings where appropriate ;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience :
- Proven experience in the development, planning and implementation of programme/project ;
- Experience working in migration programming in North Africa ;
- Experience working in LHD is an advantage.
Languages :
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 Arabic and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable 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
- 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. here
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.
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 :
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 May 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: here
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 25.04.2019 to 08.05.2019
Requisition: VN2019/104(P)-ProjectOfficer(LabourMobility&HumanDevelopment)(P2)-Cairo,Egypt
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