Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Protection)

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 20 July 2023

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. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1.         Internal candidates

2.         Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands;

Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC), the Programme Coordinator (Protection) will be responsible for the management, implementation, coordination, execution, and monitoring of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan Country Office’s (CO) protection projects, including but not limited to the response to the Afghan nationals in Pakistan and natural disasters. The successful candidate will ensure synergies with concurrent protection programming in country. In doing so, they will work in an integrated manner with the Pakistan Protection Working Group, relevant protection-related working groups, the Pakistan Government and its provincial and district authorities. In addition, they will support Pakistan CO through provision of protection mainstreaming expertise to other units.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.  Manage and coordinate the development of IOM Protection activities with a view of ensuring centrality of protection in line with IOM policies and procedures applying and upholding standards in protection approaches and programming to ensure the rights and dignity of all persons and the reduction of protection risks, including resource mobilization and development, monitoring and reporting of all projects and components under the Protection Programme portfolio.

2.  Strengthen and develop the CO’s capacity to deliver protection support and core protection activities including, but not limited to, protection assessments, protection monitoring and advocacy, general protection case management.

3.  Monitor, supervise, train, coach and oversee the work of the Protection Unit’s staff and closely coordinate with respective project Managers responsible for the implementation and monitoring of programme activities of IOM’s emergency and recovery response, to ensure consolidation and a harmonized response across thematic and geographical areas of intervention, as well as IOM procedural standards and policies.

4.  Manage protection related projects, activities and budgets, ensure appropriate selection of Implementing Partners (IPs), monitor IPs activities and agreements, provide technical guidance and capacity building and oversee accountable delivery of protection activities and services.

5.  Analyze context and dynamics, assess opportunities and capacity for cooperation with national authorities, including local governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) and develop a strategy for engagement on protection and assistance areas.

6.  In coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC), represent Protection activities of Pakistan CO at relevant meetings and coordinate with national and international humanitarian assistance authorities, agencies and organizations regarding the planning and implementation of activities.

7.  Mentor and support staff in their professional development. Regularly monitor staffing needs and participate to the recruitment of unit’s staff as required. Support capacity building efforts among field-based staff on both IOM protection modus operandi and internal guidelines, protection mainstreaming standards and practices, as well as international protection standards.

8.  Undertake duty travel, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to programme implementation and oversight, staff training, and liaison with Field Offices of Pakistan CO and programme partners, to coordinate, develop and support programme implementation.

9.  Coordinate with and provide technical expertise and Pakistan lesson learnt to IOM’s Protection Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and Headquarters relevant units to strengthen and harmonize IOM’s protection global work.

10.             Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

•   Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law 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.

Experience

•   Experience in the field of migration, internally displaced person (IDP) and refugee assistance and protection;

•   Demonstrated experience and expertise directly implementing and coordinating specialized protection programming in General protection, Child Protection, Prevention and Response to GBV, and/or Counter-trafficking through case management, individual protection assistance, community based protection;

•   Demonstrated experience working with other sectors and partners in implementing, measuring and providing trainings on protection mainstreaming;

•   Experience and expertise in Protection information management, more specifically in protection analysis, protection monitoring or results based protection are an asset;

•   Experience with cash-based intervention in humanitarian settings;

•   Experience in emergency operations and liaison with other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors; and,

•   Working experience in Pakistan or the region is an asset.

Skills

•   Understanding of complex social-political environments;

•   Knowledge of Global standards on Protection, GBV and Child protection, including for Unaccompanied and Separated Children (Best Interest Procedure), as well as on Counter-trafficking, Protection Mainstreaming and Protection Information Management;

•   Knowledge of the Afghan crisis and regional dynamics and the impact on the affected population in Pakistan;

•   Knowledge of the humanitarian architecture, especially in relation to protection (focus on froced displacement, child protection, gender-based violence, identity documentation, etc);

•   Knowledge of the project management cycle;

•   Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance the CO or regional objectives;

•   Excellent report writing skills, as well as managerial & organizational skills; and,

•   Advanced level of computer literacy.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Urdu and/or other local languages 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

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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

•   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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s 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, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 July 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 14.07.2023 to 20.07.2023

No Fees:

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.

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