Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 10 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.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Southern Africa in Pretoria, South
Africa, and in close coordination with the relevant Chief of Missions and Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and in particular, the RTS for Migration Health, as well as the programme implementation teams at the country and regional level, the successful candidate will be responsible for formulating, developing, successfully managing and ensuring the implementation of the regional SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders (KNB) Programme for Southern Africa, as well as providing authoritative advice and support for additional regional actions/programmes pertaining to the regional migration health programme portfolio where required.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Exercise technical, operational, financial and administrative management responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the SRHR-HIV KNB Programme, and ensure the programme is cost-effective.
- Provide direct day-to-day management of the regional migration health team, ensuring close coordination with relevant thematic specialists and divisions, including the Regional Migration Data Hub.
- Ensure key deliverables of the SRHR-HIV KNB Programme are met in a timely manner, with close attention to quality and the continuous identification of programme risks and mitigation measures.
- Ensure a coordinated and team-based approach to project formulation and implementation, and in collaboration with the relevant IOM Country Offices, including Chief of Missions, implementing partners and project teams across the implementing countries.
- Provide strategic advice, support, capacity building and mentorship to IOM country and regional project teams and implementing partners on a range of technical and managerial aspects, to ensure adherence to project strategy and donor requirements.
- Provide expert technical advice to relevant government departments on the integration of migration health in plans and strategies and strengthening of cross border health systems at regional, national and local levels.
- Provide overall strategic direction of the SRHR-HIV KNB Programme and related regional migration health projects/initiatives, implementation and reporting efforts, including liaison with donors and partners, and represent IOM in the relevant fora as they relate to migration health.
- Ensure that programme successes, lessons and best practices are documented and disseminated to the programme stakeholders, including creation of platforms to facilitate multi-stakeholder/partner learning.
- Undertake regular duty travel, as necessary, to attend relevant stakeholder meetings and harness collaborative initiatives within the framework of regional migration health programmes, and monitor project implementation.
- Ensure timely and coherent project planning, including logistics and recruitment processes for programme staff and service providers.
- Identity and develop resource mobilisation opportunities to strengthen and scale up the migration health interventions within the region in coordination with the RTS Migration Health and in line with the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and Member States’ priorities.
- Ensure close coordination of the SRHR-HIV KNB Programme and other initiatives under the regional migration health programme portfolio, with relevant Regional Economic Communities (including SADC) and UN agencies including UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS among others, including through the Regional Joint Team on HIV for East and Southern Africa, and relevant regional technical working groups.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Masters Degree in Medicine, Health Science, Public Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health,or related field of study from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields from an accredited academic institution with nine years of relevant professional experience
Experience
- International work experience in the field of development, of which at least five years in the areas of migration health including SRHR, HIV, TB, population mobility and migration, preferably in Southern Africa;
- Demonstrated management and operational experience and excellent understanding of regional migration and health issues in Southern Africa;
- Sound experience in health systems strengthening at different levels, including regional, national and community, private and public sectors;
- Proven capacity and strategic vision to develop, implement and coordinate migration health programmes;
- Experience managing staff, including remote staff management;
- Experience with project development and donor liaison;
Skills
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration health programming related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
- Specific in depth knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including in humanitarian and peace context settings;
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse range of thematic specialists, proactively identifying areas of common interest and collaborating to find innovative solutions while balancing various interests;
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
- Knowledge of managing a large team;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
- Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and reporting;
- Personal qualities include commitment, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, respect for diversity and creative thinking; and,
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Portuguese and French 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
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 3
- 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 3
- 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.pdf
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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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 HERE via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 10 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
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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