Introduction
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.
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This Vacancy Notice is part of IOMโs competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidatesย only.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with all relevant stakeholders, the Senior Protection Coordinator (SPC) will lead the Protection Unit (PU), provide thematic guidance, develop and manage IOM Tunisia Country Officeโs (CO) protection portfolio, and exercise technical, operational, financial and administrative management responsibility for projects and/or programmes in coordination with the relevant Programme Managers. The SPC will also develop and manage the implementation of the country protection strategy.ย
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. ย
IOM Tunisia has consolidated its protection work into a thematic PU which will encompass and supervise all protection work including Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), direct assistance, and counter-trafficking. ย ย
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Masterโs degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Economics, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; orย ย University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.ย ยExperience
Experience in the field of migration, migrant assistance and protection (including specific experience Migrants and Refugee Protection);ย Demonstrated experience in implementing and supervising case management programmes;ย Experience in program management in resource-constrained settings; Experience in emergency operations and liaison with Governments, other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors; ย Experience in the field of migration, including operational and field experience, is required; and,ย Experience and knowledge working on protection and/or in mixed migration contexts. ยย
Skills
โข ย ย ย ย Demonstrated management and organization skills;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Excellent writing and presentation skills;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Excellent interโpersonal and communication skills;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Ability to work independently and as a team member; and computer literacy;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Understanding of complex social-political environments;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Strong strategic and creative thinking; and,ย
โข ย ย ย ย Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions.ย
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 and French is required (oral and written).ย
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and 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.
Notes
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.ย 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.
For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty stationโs 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, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ย
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