Myanmar: Protection Officer (Counter Trafficking)

Position Title : Protection Officer (Counter Trafficking)

Duty Station : Yangon, Myanmar

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 28 March 2018

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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Migrant Protection), and in close coordination with relevant units within the Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, monitoring and effective coordination of the counter-trafficking projects and activities in Myanmar. S/he will also be responsible for the implementation of protection activities, including protection mainstreaming considerations across all programmes, prevention of gender-based violence and protection of vulnerable migrants in IOM Myanmar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In close coordination and under the technical guidance of MPU Programme Manager, support the implementation of migrant protection program activities in Myanmar in preventing human trafficking, awareness raising, and providing direct assistance and reintegration support to victims of human trafficking and other vulnerable migrants.

2. Coordinate and facilitate the successful implementation of existing counter-trafficking projects and activities, including timely delivery, quality control, and financial oversight.

3. Coordinate daily project activities and participate actively in training development and delivery.

4. Supervise and guide the national staff involved in the implementation of the counter-trafficking projects. Cultivate and maintain sound working relations, ensuring information exchange on all operational aspects of the projects. Participate in hiring, and train local staff, as required. Monitor and follow up on the preparation of regular performance appraisals of project staff and consultants.

5. Draft periodic and regular reports, concept notes/project proposals covering counter-trafficking activities; prepare briefings, statistical/narrative reports and background information, including specific information requested by donors, national or local government, and other entities.

6. Establish relations and collaborate closely with local authorities, the UN agencies, and international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), community based organizations (CBOs) to advocate for remedies and address protection problems facing vulnerable groups, including victims of trafficking, at risk internally displaced people, vulnerable migrants, vulnerable communities and other affected populations.

7. Promote improved awareness/understanding of protection issues faced by individuals in situations of internal displacement and migrants among local authorities, local and international NGOs, and UN agencies and ensure the observance of international human rights and humanitarian law standards within IOM programmes.

8. Participate in protection focused seminars and other meetings of governmental and non-governmental entities, as requested.

9. Undertake duty travel as required.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the areas of counter-trafficking, protection of vulnerable migrants, Gender-Based

Violence (GBV), or similar area;

• Experience in managing teams, mentoring and delivering trainings;

• Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation;

• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International

Organizations, and International NGOs);

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking;

• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure under minimal supervision;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters;

• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Myanmar (Burmese) is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 28 March 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 15.03.2018 to 28.03.2018

Requisition: SVN2018/71(P)-ProtectionOfficer(CounterTrafficking)(P2)-Yangon,Myanmar (55406276) Released

Posting: Posting NC55406277 (55406277) Released