Старший/-а Спеціаліст/-ка з Розвитку Потенціалу / (Senior Capacity Development Specialist) – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Senior Capacity Development Specialist
Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G7
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term, One Year with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 2 August 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 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 Migration Policy and Governance Officer and the direct supervision of the National Government Liaison and Capacity Development Officer, and in collaboration with relevant units within the Mission, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the Policy and Liaison Unit (PLU) in developing and implementing IOM led initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacities of relevant government bodies and agencies to adequately manage all aspects of migration governance in full alignment with the European Union accession process of the country.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to the National Government Liaison and Capacity Development Officer to identify, establish, and maintain working relations with officials of the GoU at the central and local level in order to strengthening ongoing cooperation and to identify entry points for new engagement for IOM.
2. In close coordination with other units in the mission (such as MBG, MSD, etc) undertake frequent exchanges with central government authotiries at the technical level responsible for the formulation/amendment and implementation of policies and legislation in the area of migration, in order to identify gaps and needs for policy and legislation advancement; Advise the National Government Liaison and Capacity Development Officer on the gaps/needs identified and possible solutions;
3. Initiate the development and implementation of specific IOM initiatives (project proposals, budgets, logical frameworks and implementation plans drafting) that respond to Government of Ukraine requests/priorities for support to advance policy, legal and institutional framework on migration, and to ensure full alignment with EU priorities in the area of migration, (such as training courses, capacity development programmes, exchange visits, etc).
4. Provide technical expertise in implementing capacity development initiatives/programmes on effective migration management. This entails:
   1. ensuring day to day coordination with relevant government authorities;
   2. organizing capacity development activities and other assigned activities such as training courses, exchange visits;
   3. supporting stock taking exercises to identify gaps and areas of improvement of the migration policies/ legislation and administrative frameworks on migration.
5. Provide administrative support in implementing capacity development initiatives/programmes on effective migration management. This entails:
   1. keeping track of the implementation plan of the projects/activities and assigned budget expenditures; alerting Government Liaison and Capacity Development Officer of possible botlenecks in the implementation process;
   2. identifying external expertise on specific topics and smooth contracting process when needed;
   3. drafting correspondence for the Unit/Mission with the Government authorities and other stakeholders;
   4. drafting donor reports on the implementation of capacity development projects/ activities, etc.
6. Support the efforts of the PLU Unit in developing and consolidating analytical materials on Government of Ukraine priorities and strategies relevant to IOM’s mandate.
7. Assist the efforts of the PLU Unit to enhance knowledge and understanding of IOM Ukraine staff on technical cooperation with the Government on migration management, and to keep up to date with capacity development efforts of IOM for the national authorities in Ukraine.
8. Assist the PLU Unit in drafting correspondence, reports, briefing notes, background materials, talking points, minutes, etc as requested by the Mission Management, Regional Office in Vienna or Headquarters;
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Social Sciences and International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience,

or

• Secondary/High School Diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience in above mentioned fields.

Experience

• Experience in migration research and policy issues, preferably in the context of Ukraine
• Experience in project development (technical writing, editing, etc).
• Experience and/or familiarity in liaising with Government and other stakeholders (UN agencies, civil society, private sector, academia, etc)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working for international humanitarian organizations, non-government/government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Good understanding of the humanitarian situation and migration issues in the context of Ukraine
• Good understanding of migration governance issues in Ukraine, migration policy and legislation and its application is an advantage
• Excellent reporting, writing and editing skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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

• 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.

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 2 August 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 19.07.2023 to 02.08.2023