Protection Officer (P2) N’Djamena, Chad

Position Title: Protection Officer

Duty Station: N’Djamena, Chad

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 07 July 2024

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Manager – Migrant Protection unit, and in close coordination with the Reintegration Officer and different program units and subunits, sub-offices at IOM Chad, the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) for migrant protection at the Regional Office (RO) for West and Central Africa in Dakar and the Regional Protection Officer for the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Protection Officer will be responsible for supervising and coordinating IOM migrant specialized protection services including child protection, counter-trafficking and smuggling of migrants, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Disability Inclusion, assistance to vulnerable migrants, and overall specialized protection of the assisted voluntary return and reintegration programming in IOM Chad.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the implementation of the migrant protection unit’s protection programming and contribute to the development of new initiatives in line with the mission’s strategy, the global policies and standards of IOM.
2. Monitor and track the financial, administrative, and technical aspects of protection projects and activities and check adherence to IOM and donor policies and requirements.
3. Contribute to the improvement of the Migrant Protection unit’s information management and communication capacities in coordination with IOM Communication and Data & Research Units.
4. Participate in the development and application of protection tools related to direct assistance, mental health and psychosocial support and case management in relation to assisted voluntary return and reintegration.
5. In close coordination with the Project Manager, extensively supervise the use of IOM’s MiMOSA data base for the collection and analysis of protection-related beneficiary data, including MiMOSA customization.
6. Provide technical inputs to support the development, revision and operationalization of national policy and action documents on protection (e.g., referral mechanisms, protection stakeholder mapping, standard operating procedures, etc.) and facilitate IOM’s participation in the relevant coordination and technical platforms including the National Protection Cluster in N’Djamena.
7. Contribute to the development of and implement protection-related capacity building activities targeting national and local actors including on gender-based violence, counter-trafficking, etc.
8. Compile information, conduct analyses and provide technical inputs to support the development of innovative approaches for protection interventions under the guidance of the Project Manager.
9. Supervise the daily activities of Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) protection team members in close coordination with the Project Manager: organize and assist the team in achieving their tasks, provide guidance and training, and check compliance to IOM guidelines, policy and standards, promptly notifying the supervisor of any issues.
10. Facilitate protection mainstreaming (including GBV risk mitigation) and integration of cross-cutting issues (disability inclusion, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment) in IOM Chad Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme. This shall include the provision of tip sheets, guidance notes, communication/awareness tools, protection checklists for specific measures in different sectors, good practices, and more.
11. Prepare protection-related dashboards, and draft interim and final reports, regular briefings, inputs for press releases, other reports, and communications in alignment with donor requirements and IOM standards and procedures.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Gender and Social Studies, 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 protection (e.g., child protection, GBV, counter-trafficking, MHPSS, AAP, protection mainstreaming) including in the provision of direct assistance to vulnerable groups;
• Experience in managing teams, mentoring, and delivering trainings;
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs);
• Experience in project development, project management and/or monitoring and evaluation; and,
• Experience in developing and implementing interventions on disability inclusion and gender is desirable.

Skills

• Familiarity with IOM’s Accountability to Affected Populations framework is preferable;
• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office objectives;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking;
• Ability to guide and supervise staff;
• Ability to work quickly and accurately and pay attention to details;
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to analyze complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions;
• Effective resource management skills;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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 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 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 2

• 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.p df

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 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 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 background verification 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.