Спеціаліст/ка Програми / Programme Specialist (Capacity Building)

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Programme Specialist (Capacity Building)
Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G7
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, Six months with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 15 April 2024 

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 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 with the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the capacity building activities across the protection projects, as well as supporting with project management of US Government-funded projects with strong counter-trafficking capacity-building components. 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In close coordination with National Protection Officer, serve as the capacity building specialist and oversee capacity building activities to counter human trafficking and other protection risks by planning and implementing various trainings, workshops, sensitization sessions, and referral mechanisms. Such activities may be national, regional, or local/community, necessitating coordination with representatives of government, civil society (namely, Counter-Trafficking NGO Coalition), and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Support with developing, maintaining and rolling-out capacity building content and tools in consultation with various stakeholders. This may include but not be limited to providing technical and administrative guidance to and monitoring of IOM staff, implementing partners, and government efforts.
3. Support with liaising with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, State Social Service, and other National Referral Mechanism stakeholders, as well as co-chairing the Protection Cluster’s Anti-Trafficking Task Team. Contribute technical substance and liaise at various events, coordination structures, working groups and platforms internal and external of IOM and at regional, national and sub-national level.
4. Support with project development, identifying emerging capacity building opportunities, drafting proposals, budgets, and workplans, in coordination with senior protection management, and interacting with potential donors.
5. Contribute to the Protection Unit’s overall projects’ management, particularly for but not limited to J/TIP and USAID, by monitoring project implementation, supporting internal and external reporting, liaison with the donors and project stakeholders, planning and regular monitoring and evaluation of capacity building and other protection activities at specific locations/oblasts as well as coordinating staff conducting activities under these projects.
6. Compile, present and contribute information on national, regional, and local human trafficking trends, counter-trafficking responses, and relevant protection issues for meetings, workshops, briefings, reporting, knowledge products and other internal and external initiatives.
7. Draft official and unofficial correspondence in Ukrainian and English as needed.
8. Undertake duty travel based on programme needs.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High School Degree/Certificate with seven years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law and International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Extensive work experience in the thematic area of countering human trafficking, exploitation, and gender-based violence, and especially the capacity building pillar.
• Experience in project development, management and reporting.
• Work on a range of protection thematic areas, such as migrants in vulnerable situations, gender-based violence and child protection.
• Experience in liaison and cooperation with governmental authorities, UN partners and NGOs, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to emergency responses and work related to internal displacement.
• Previous work experience in IOM or a UN agency is preferable.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of migration- and protection- related subject areas dealt with by the Organization in Ukraine, especially in the counter-trafficking field.
• Excellent ability to produce and to make recommendations on content related to capacity building, on a range of topics.
• Ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders, such as national and local authorities, as well as NGOs and UN agencies, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly new thematic areas and workstreams related to the protection work of IOM in a variety of contexts.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.) and experience in working with databases and online applications.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).

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 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.

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 security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications filling in the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected] by 15 April 2024 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 08.04.2024 to 15.04.2024.