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Migration and Border Management Specialists

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Position Title : Migration and Border Management Specialists

Duty Station : Global Opportunities

Classification : CONSULTANT

Reference Code : CFCV2011/12(C)-EXT

Introduction:

This is a request for CVs/expression of interest for enrolment on IOM's Immigration and Border Management (IBM) experts' roster. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking qualified candidates to join its IBM team within the projects it implements worldwide.

Total estimated input required ranges between 14 to 150 days. The consultant is expected to spend 100% of his/ her time in the beneficiary country. Recruitment is subject to funding availability and confirmation.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (Immigration and Border Management Division) regularly recruits consultants for short term missions within its Immigration and Border Management (IBM) projects, with strong thematic expertise in at least one of the following areas:

  • Border and Migration Management assessments;
  • Capacity Building for Border and Migration Management;
  • Border Management;
  • Identity Management;
  • Migration Data Management, Intelligence and Risk Analysis;
  • Countering People Smuggling;
  • Immigration and Visa Support Solutions.

The IOM IBM Programme has evolved steadily over recent years in response to the need for innovative solutions to manage ever-increasing migration flows. The IBM team - a core group of specialists in both headquarters and strategic field locations - is committed to support this evolution through providing the highest quality of service to IOM's Member States.

IOM Council has defined IOM's goal in the field of technical cooperation for migration management by strengthening, through active partnership, the capacity of governments and other relevant actors to meet their migration challenges in a comprehensive, cooperative and ultimately self-reliant manner. As such, the IBM Division provides a core service to Member States, focusing on migration governance as well as security. This intersects with the agenda of many partner agencies, thus requiring important inter-agency liaison with, among others, ICAO, IGC, INTERPOL, UNCTC, UNODC, OSCE, Frontex and various government agencies.

In 2010, the IBM Programme had over 300 active projects globally, valued at nearly 95 million USD. Throughout the year, 65 new projects were launched. These projects underscore ongoing government commitment to improve visa processing, migration and border management and they all contribute towards IOM's global objective: promoting humane and orderly migration.

Core functions/ responsibilities:

  1. Advise on project planning and implementation, work planning, scheduling and coordination of inputs and determination of priorities.

  2. Participate in the delivery, supervision and review of the implementation of activities funded by the project.

  3. Conduct field visit and mission to monitor funded activities.

  4. Keep the project team informed through regular progress reports, especially of any issues or delays arising, and provide advice on appropriate remedial measures.

  5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies:

a) Completed university degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Development Studies or Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.

b) At least five years of experience in the field of international cooperation and project implementation.

c) Proven ability to produce quality work set to deadlines.

d) Excellent organizational and communication skills, team-work oriented.

e) Computer literate, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

f) Relevant professional experience in at least one of the following technical areas: Border and Migration Management assessments; Capacity Building for Border and Migration Management; Border Management; Identity Management; Migration Data Management, Intelligence and Risk Analysis; Countering People Smuggling; Immigration and Visa Support Solutions.

g) Strong regional expertise in at least one of the following regions: Sub-Saharan Africa; Middle East and North Africa; Asia; Latin America.

Languages

Excellent working knowledge (written and spoken) of English and either French, Arabic or Spanish.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by March 26, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.