Closing date: 07 Jun 2012
Location : South Sudan Juba
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv. P2 Type of Appointment : Special, six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Reference Code : SVN2012/51(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Sudan and the direct supervision of the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Programme Manager in Juba.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• ensure that training modules are produced and delivered to ensure that South Sudanese border officials are fully conversant with the new national migration management legislation and that clear rules and procedures are produced and publicised both for officials to follow and for those travelling to South Sudan;
• advice on streamlined, standard procedures for processing passengers at the border.
• advice on policy matters using international best practice;
• assist in the establishment of a training curriculum and training unit for immigration officials at the to-be-opened headquarters;
• advice on how best to populate an alert list for use at borders;
• provide guidance on how to gather, process and develop information in order to provide intelligence that will be used in formulating policy to assist in the process of managing migration.
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context; b) correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law; b) two years experience (or four years for candidates holding first level university degree) the field of migration management; c) extensive project/offices management experience; d) previous experiences with IOM and with UN specialized agencies an advantage.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Excellent working knowledge of Japanese is desirable.
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv. P2 Type of Appointment : Special, six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Reference Code : SVN2012/51(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Sudan and the direct supervision of the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Programme Manager in Juba.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance on effectively managing migration:
• ensure that training modules are produced and delivered to ensure that South Sudanese border officials are fully conversant with the new national migration management legislation and that clear rules and procedures are produced and publicised both for officials to follow and for those travelling to South Sudan;
• advice on streamlined, standard procedures for processing passengers at the border.
• advice on policy matters using international best practice;
• assist in the establishment of a training curriculum and training unit for immigration officials at the to-be-opened headquarters;
• advice on how best to populate an alert list for use at borders;
• provide guidance on how to gather, process and develop information in order to provide intelligence that will be used in formulating policy to assist in the process of managing migration.
- Provide guidance on ensuring that there is a direct communication channel with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation concerning visa processes and policy.
- Provide guidance to ensure that the Ministry of Interior has clear channels of communication to its sister ministry to ensure that cross-cutting migration management challenges are effectively dealt with in coordination with the International Expert placed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, provide guidance to ensure that the Ministry of Interior has clear channels of communication to its sister ministry to ensure that cross-cutting migration management challenges are effectively dealt with.
- Facilitate liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to develop an effective visa policy that facilitates legitimate travel to South Sudan but that ensures that security and an effective immigration control are not compromised. This may include developing a list of countries that may travel to South Sudan without pre-clearance and who may obtain a visa on arrival.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context; b) correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law; b) two years experience (or four years for candidates holding first level university degree) the field of migration management; c) extensive project/offices management experience; d) previous experiences with IOM and with UN specialized agencies an advantage.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Excellent working knowledge of Japanese is desirable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by June 07, 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.
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.
