SVN 56 2024 Sr. Programme Associate /G6 (Dongola, Sudan)

1. Support consolidation and scale-up of the MRRC operation in Dongola by managing junior staff and undertaking programmatic, administrative, logistical tasks concerning the centre in coordination with the MPX Programme Manager and the wider MPX team.
2. Garner support for and raise the profile of the MRRC Dongola through undertaking necessary coordination and engagement with the local authorities, UN agencies, other development and humanitarian actors and stakeholders.
3. Facilitate the identification and coordination of migrant protection partners and implement referral mechanisms for migrants requiring various services such as medical assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, legal assistance, shelter, food, and non-food items (NFIs) and liaise with migrant communities in Dongola to secure their support for MRRC Dongola activities, and plan and execute community engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
4. Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities relevant to the MRRC Dongola.
5. Collect, analyse and compile migration data/information derived from the operation of the MRRC Dongola and share them with the Programme Manager and other relevant IOM staff on a regular basis and as required for donor reporting.
6. Closely work with the Information Management Officer and team and use MRC IS (information management system) and other data tools for the case management support to migrants visiting MRRC Dongola for support services.
7. Take active role in providing VHR support to the most vulnerable migrants who report to MRRC Dongola and coordinate such work closely with wider mission MPX team for effective and efficient support provision.
8. Monitor migration trends and determine MPX activity requirements within the state by cultivating effective working relationships with relevant local authorities and stakeholders, as well as participating in relevant cluster meetings.
9. Represent the MPX programme in relevant meetings with the local authorities, partners and UN agencies in Northern state.
10. Contribute to overall development and management of a comprehensive Migrant Protection operations, including work plans, implementation strategies, and expenditure plans, to ensure timely execution and achievement of project objectives and outcomes.
11. Undertake duty travels and field visits as required.
12. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Completed university degree in Management, Social Work, Psychology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High school degree in the above fields from an accredited academic institution with minimum six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience in IOM MRRC work, protection, direction assistance Return and Reintegration Programme implementation, M&E and reporting.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions and I/NGOs on matters related to migration issues and overall work and mandate of IOM.
• Experience in IOM project management and in monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Sudan and regional issues in the thematic areas is a distinct advantage.
• Experience working with UN or other humanitarian agencies, an advantage.

Skills

• Use of MRC IS, MiMOSA and other data management tools and case management skills;
• Assessment of protection needs and needs analysis of affected population
• Development and maintenance of referral mechanism for continuum of services to clients
• Supervisory and training skills on the subject of case management, use of MRC IS, trafficking, assistance to children and women.
• Skills in writing report including stories of migrants and clients being assisted.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these 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 – behavioral indicators 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 of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.