JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

IOM, UN Migration Agency in Bamako, Mali is looking for a Reintegration Officer who will supervise and define, in coordination with Regional Office (RO) Dakar/Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA) Central Coordination Unit (CCU), IOM Bamako’s Reintegration activities, as well as be responsible for staff management, data capture, reporting and reintegration budget oversight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan, manage and coordinate the MPRR-SSA reintegration activities in Mali, including budgeting, implementation and monitoring.

2. Oversee and coordinate IOM reintegration caseworkers and assistants and reintegration and/or protection partners.

3. Ensure supervision, training and ongoing counselling and guidance to staff and establish/maintain a sound case management system in compliance with IOM standards of assistance.

4. Maintain, adapt and create national reintegration schemes and coordination structures in collaboration with national counterparts (government, civil society, business associations, etc.), enhancing partnerships with the private industry and environmental and climate considerations mainstreaming where possible.

5. Coordinate the evaluation, implementation and, where necessary, rewriting of national Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to return and reintegration.

6. Mainstream protection into reintegration activities by ensuring the provision of adequate assistance for vulnerable categories of migrants, such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied children and migrants with psychosocial and/or physical health concerns.

7. Assess training and capacity-building needs on reintegration and protection among local authorities, local NGOs, international NGOs, and other stakeholders.

8. Provide technical assistance, capacity-building support and guidance to implementing partners and Government counterparts.

9. Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation of reintegration activities, including through proper accountability mechanisms, and use it to make improvements to implementation and results.

10. Oversee appropriate data management of beneficiaries, including entering case data into IOM databases and proper filing in accordance with IOM Data Protection Principles.

11. Draft quality internal and external reports on reintegration activities.

12. Contribute to the development of project concepts/proposals, and resource mobilization initiatives related to reintegration, as appropriate.

13. Ensure synergies with other relevant programmes (AVRR, MECC-R, LMI, CS) and capitalize on lessons learnt.

14. Maintain close contacts and working relationships with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors to ensure enhancement of reintegration activities, mainstreaming of reintegration into relevant policies and programmes, and visibility of activities.

15. Undertake duty travel as requested.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, Psychology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Professional experience in assisted voluntary return and reintegration, community reintegration or similar direct assistance work;
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs);
• Previous work on protection (including, but not limited to, child protection, counter-trafficking) is preferable; and,
• Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation is an asset.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate with government counterparts and relevant stakeholders (private sector included) is an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all times;
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent oral and written skills;
• Listens actively and responds effectively;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking;
• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters; and,
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance Country Office or Regional objectives.

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 another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 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.

Notes

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, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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