National Project Officer (Capacity Building & Advocacy) – NGO

SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE/IOM/HARARE/SVN2018/002

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Position/Title: National Project Officer (Capacity Building & Advocacy)
Duty Station: Harare.
Classification: NoA
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimate start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 24 July 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for oversight, co-ordination and implementation of the capacity building initiatives of the European Union funded project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Zimbabwe”, with special focus on NCFR as a key IOM partner. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Zimbabwe to manage migration in order to maximize its developmental potential. The specific objectives are to improve the governance of migration through the use of evidence-based instruments, strengthen national capacity to manage organized labour migration and mobilize diaspora for national development and to strengthen national capacity to deter irregular migration.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and technical support and advocacy messages to stakeholders including Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) officials. Support the Migration Thematic Working Group;

2. Provide support in the preparation, development, adoption and implementation of the National Migration Policy (NMP) and a national migration data management strategy, in coordination with the national agency in charge of the implementation of the NMP;

3. Conduct a baseline survey, needs assessment and capacity analysis of national institutions in charge of migration policy development and migration data management, that is, Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZIMSTAT), Department of Immigration among other;

4. Build the capacity of the ZIMSTAT, Department of Immigrations and other stakeholders in the area of migration data management;

5. Support the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in advocating for the adoption and implementation of the National Labour Migration Policy;

6. Support the migration baseline assessments and identification of gaps of various migration polices;

7. Improve the capacity of the Ministry of PS Labour and Soc welfare in managing labour migration;

8. Recommend on the options for implementation of the diaspora policy implementation strategy;

9. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training to the government as required;

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A post-graduate degree, preferably in Social Sciences, International Relations or Law or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• At least five years professional experience managing labour migration projects with an international organization, United Nations agency or non governmental organization;

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, employers;
• Knowledge of recent developments in Sub-Saharan Africa and recent global migration trends and the migration and development debate desirable.

Languages:
Thorough knowledge of English Language is a prerequisite

Required Competencies

Behavioral

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning, communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contribute to collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Creates a respective office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM
• Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context
• Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context

Method of application:

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae marked “National Project Officer (Capacity Building & Advocacy)” and send to e-mail on [email protected] Applications sent through email need to reflect the position title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications: 24 July 2018. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Posting Period: 11 July to 24 July 2018