Summary
Date Posted:Saturday, April 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duty Station : IOM Kigali , Rwanda
Classification : National Officer Staff, Grade NOB (UN salary Scale for NO staff)
Type of Appointment : One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 01st April 2023
Reference Code : VN2023/05 - RW
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. 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 direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the coordination of all activities under the Mission’s Labour Migration and Human development portfolio, including financial management. :

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and coordinate all project activities at all levels under LHD -Labour Migration and Human Development.
• Coordinate research and consultancy activities in close cooperation with national/international partners and provide technical inputs and guidance.
• Provide and participate in capacity building activities in migration management: labour migration; international migration law; diaspora engagement; migration and development; and migration mainstreaming into national policies.
• As part of the LHD portfolio, carry out sensitization campaigns on safe migration mobility and diaspora mapping/engagement in Rwanda and abroad.
• Plan and coordinate training workshops to strengthen the capacities of beneficiaries both human and institutional in migration management and development as well as organize technical and high-level meetings.
• Participate in recruitment of the projects’ consultancy services, and to facilitate the work of the hired consultant(s) such as arranging and organizing meetings with government officials, and support data collection process from relevant government institutions.
• Establish and maintain applicable working relations with the Government of Rwanda; One UN; Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector. This also includes relevant Rwanda’s Diplomatic Missions abroad.
• Provide support to regional initiatives on migration management.
• Draft relevant project narrative and budget reports including project monitoring reports.
• Supervise LHD project staff, monitor their work for effective implementation.
• Promote the work of IOM within Rwanda and through effective coordination with the stakeholders for visibility of the organization.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholder meetings and activities. This also includes conducting any necessary duty travels. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned..

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in social or political sciences, law or 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
• Work experience liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions
• Experience working with an international organization / UN agency or international NGO and knowledge of migration issues would be a distinct advantage

Languages
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.

Managerial Competencies
• 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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: Creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking & vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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 verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).

 
Job Experience:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int  by at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed CV and an application letter (not more than one page)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 24.03.2023 to 06.04.2023


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