Overview
Provides advice and supports the implementation of institutional policies in Country Offices across the Region, offering oversight, quality control, and thematic support for evidence-based programming. Contributes to thought leadership on migration and facilitates regular pathways for migration.
Tasks Summary
- Lead and manage the IBG RTU in delivering thematic guidance and technical support to Country Offices.
- Assist and provide substantive inputs to the Deputy Regional Director for Operations for external stakeholder articulation of IOM's strategic plan.
- Lead the IBG RTU's delivery of technical assistance on thematic and cross-cutting priorities.
- Provide thematic training and capacity building to staff and external partners.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with regional actors.
- Advocate programmatic priorities with donors.
- Facilitate the project development and reporting process.
- Hold discussions with Country Office thematic focal points to assess challenges and opportunities.
- Provide oversight and support to Country Offices on risk identification, management, and treatment.
- Contribute to and facilitate the use of knowledge sharing platforms.
- Provide thematic support and recommendations on regional and country level policies and frameworks.
- Analyse and disseminate thematic data.
- Convene and maintain a community of practice in the region.
- Lead engagement in inter-regional, continental, and multi-country initiatives.
- Promote, integrate, and mainstream cross-cutting priorities in all areas of IBG’s work.
- Manage the IBG Regional Thematic Unit.
Experience Requirements
- At least seven years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree; or at least nine years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
- Demonstrated experience in immigration and border management and governance, and related areas relevant to project development and management, thematic capacity building, and liaison.
- Minimum five years' experience working in non-OECD countries managing immigration and border management projects.
- Experience in liaison, resource mobilization, and advocacy with governmental and diplomatic officials, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society, and private sector actors.
- Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental organization, United Nations, or government.
- Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building on immigration and border management.
Qualification Requirements
• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
