Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance) (P)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Law, Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, Military Science 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.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Professional experience in the field of immigration and border governance, including in a strategic advisory role;
• Having broad operational and supervising experience in a border management entity at the senior managerial level is an advantage;
• Experience in project/programme management with United Nations agencies or non- governmental organisations in migration management focusing on Immigration and Border Governance Security Sector Reform and other related fields, with supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated achievements;
• Work experience in a non-family duty station in conflict or post-conflict countries is desired,
  having been working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience of finance, procurement, and human resource management in the context of a project or a programme is an advantage;
• Experience in providing support or delivering training/capacity building related to border security and/or management, security sector management for law enforcement entities is desired;
• Experiences in conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E), with good understanding of M&E
  tools and approaches;
• Experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures, and detailed instructions; and,
• Familiarity with Border Management Information Systems (BMIS) is an advantage.
   

Skills

• Profound knowledge of the European Union (EU) concept of Integrated Border Management;
• Knowledge and proven experience in project development, including the associated budgets;
• Well developed skills to manage and monitor project implementation, including liaison with beneficiaries and donors, and related reporting obligations; and,
• Able to deliver and/or organize capacity building activities related to specialized technical training subjects in the sphere of border control and border surveillance operations on the strategic, tactical and operational level.
   

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 five 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 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 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 2, if 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

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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