Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Position Title | National Liaison Officer |
| Duty Station | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Classification | NOB |
| Type of Appointment | Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | April 21, 2022 |
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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), IOM Sudan, the incumbent will be responsible for providing information to the CoM on national policy and political developments affecting the work of the organization in Sudan; and assisting the CoM in liaison with governmental and other national counterparts. In particular, he/she will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist the Chief of Mission in maintaining liaison with governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, aimed at coordinating and promoting new activities, and facilitating implementation of ongoing activities.
- Assist the Chief of Mission in keeping him/her appraised of key political issues and developments within the government pertaining to the programmatic implementation and planning of the Mission.
- Provide information to the Chief of Mission on developments in Sudan in the field of migration and related governmental policies affecting the work of the Organization in order to help construct the programmatic strategy of IOM in Sudan as well as adjust implementation of on-going programmes and planned activities.
- Support the project managers and Regional Coordinators and other field staff in all states of Sudan, to facilitate IOM’s ongoing and planned programmes and activities.
- Establish and maintain working relationship with local and regional governmental authorities and draw up, when required, Memorandum of Understanding with programme-related government ministries and other potential partners.
- Establish and maintain working relationship with local and regional governmental authorities and draw up, when required, Memorandum of Understanding with programme-related government ministries and other potential partners.
- Work with the governmental authorities, at both federal and state level to coordinate implementation of IOM’s programmatic activities as appropriate
- Assist the Chief of Mission in enhancing IOM partnership with government counterparts, civil society groups, academia and other national organizations to facilitate appropriate support and protection to the vulnerable migrants and communities and adherence to national, regional and international migration frameworks, including the Global Compact for Migration and the High Council for Migration.
- Undertake in-country duty travel relating to liaison with counterparts, and problemsolving, as requested.
- Compile, analyze and present information on government policy and the political environment.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Business
Administration, Law 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 the field of migration issues including operational and field experience, project development / management.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national, and international institutions.
• Knowledge and experience of regional issues an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English & Arabic
Required 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: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produce’s 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals.
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late application will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume email: [email protected], by April 21, 2022, at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 07.04.2022 to 21.04.2022
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts
