National Programme Officer-Labour Migration and Human Development (LHD) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 17 April 2022)

National Programme Officer-Labour Migration and Human Development (LHD) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 17 April 2022)

VACANCY NOTICE

Open to Internal and External Candidates Only

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.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the coordination of all activities under the Mission’s Labour Migration and Human development portfolio, including financial management.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and coordinate all project activities at all levels under LHD -Labour Migration and Human Development.
2. Coordinate research and consultancy activities in close cooperation with national/international partners and provide technical inputs and guidance.
3. Provide and participate in capacity building activities in migration management: labour migration; international migration law; diaspora engagement; migration and development; and migration mainstreaming into national policies.
4. As part of the LHD portfolio, carry out sensitization campaigns on safe migration mobility and diaspora mapping/engagement in Rwanda and abroad.
5. Plan and coordinate training workshops to strengthen the capacities of beneficiaries both human and institutional in migration management and development as well as organize technical and high-level meetings.
6. Participate in recruitment of the projects’ consultancy services, and to facilitate the work of the hired consultant(s) such as arranging and organizing meetings with government officials, and support data collection process from relevant government institutions.
7. Establish and maintain applicable working relations with the Government of Rwanda; One UN; Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector. This also includes relevant Rwanda’s Diplomatic Missions abroad.
8. Provide support to regional initiatives on migration management.
9. Draft relevant project narrative and budget reports including project monitoring reports.
10. Supervise LHD project staff, monitor their work for effective implementation.
11. Promote the work of IOM within Rwanda and through effective coordination with the stakeholders for visibility of the organization.
12. Participate in meetings with stakeholder meetings and activities. This also includes conducting any necessary duty travels. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in social or political sciences, law or 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

• Work experience liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions
• Experience working with an international organization / UN agency or international NGO and knowledge of migration issues would be a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Effectively applies knowledge of Labour Migration issues within the organizational context.
• Correctly frames Labour Migration issues within their regional, and global context.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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

• 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

• 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by 17^th April 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed Personnel History Form (please download and fill it) and an application letter (not more than one page)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 04^th April 2022 to 17^th April 2022

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