Senior Protection Assistant – IOM 353 views

Deadline: 14 February 2021

Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G6

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, 3 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Background

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 work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, the Senior Protection Assistant’s role monitors compliance with IOM procedures and guidelines. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations. This position, based in Harare’s country office, will support coordination, collection, analysis and dissemination of information regarding protection issues of migrants and vulnerable mobile populations. Additionally, the position holder is responsible for analysing and presenting data to be used to inform IOM programming.

Under supervision from the Head of Programme, and overall guidance from the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with Civil Society Organisation (CSO) field teams and key external stakeholders’/duty bearers the position holder will support the research unit to conduct and disseminate high-quality protection issues-focused research. More specifically she/he will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Assist on collection, process, and analysis of information with support from IOM & CSO field staff and implementing partners, including facilitation of focus group discussions and individual interviews; Assist continuous research and analysis of protection issues faced by migrants and vulnerable mobile populations in the districts and villages; and draft recommendations on solutions; Draft protection and migration related reports, to be disseminated internally and externally, with context analysis updates and key protection trends, and contribute to programme and advocacy deliverables with protection inputs; Assist in promotion of relations and coordination of humanitarian analysis with other humanitarian actors, donors, UN and civil authorities; Support advocacy initiatives in collaboration with Head of Program and Chief of Mission; Follow-up closely on contextual developments and propose topics for evidence-based reports and briefing papers; Organize and facilitate capacity building trainings on protection and migration to CSOs partners and relevant stakeholders; Maintain protection presence through regular participating in joint field activity missions and reporting, making direct contact with partners, host communities and local authorities; Assist the dissemination of advocacy messages at country level and in coordination with partners; Contribute to the institutionalization and promotion of best practices and learning related to protection; Any other duties as directed by the Head of Programmes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in social science, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.

Experience

A minimum of 4 years of combined professional experience in humanitarian/development program administration and capacity building, with experience in protection and advantage; Knowledge of UN policies and procedures; Field experience; Commitment to help persons of concern and willingness to cooperate with counterparts; Good analytical skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural setting; Experience of working with persons of concern desirable; Ability to live and work in the difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential.

Skills

Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations and effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required Competencies

Values: Inclusion and respect for diversity – respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible; Integrity and transparency – maintain 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: 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.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. No late applications will be accepted.