International Organization for Migration Project Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
International Organization for Migration Project Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Position Title : Project Legal Officer (JLMP)
Duty Station :
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Classification :
Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment :
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date :
As soon as possible
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.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Research and prepare drafts on legal issues relating to the promotion and protection of the
rights of migrant workers and members of their families.
Give legal advice on labour migration management issues of limited scope to AUC (African Union Commission), RECs (Regional Economic Commissions) and Member States (MS).
Monitor legal and regulatory instruments on labour migration as well as other relevant legal developments.
Organize training and capacity building for MS and RECs on legal protection of migrant
workers and members of their families.
Conduct regional and national legal research and studies on labour migration.
Collect relevant background legal information and documentation to assist in developing a database on laws and regulations on labour migration and related issues.
Prepare briefing notes on legal updates and developments.
Assist with the preparation of media statements and responses to media queries where
necessary.
Attend expert meetings and conferences on international legal issues.
?Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Law, Labour Law, Migration 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
Familiarity with the labour migration aspects, labour migration policy and legal frameworks;
Familiarity with continental and regional legal instruments on free movement of people, labour migration legal instruments, international standards on migration, labour, employment, social security and labour migration in Member States and RECs;
Familiarity with continental and/or regional project management;
Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with government counterparts, UN
agencies, donors, and NGO partners;
Excellent command of office software, such as MS Office, spreadsheets, databases;
Familiarity with national and international policy and legal frameworks;
Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society or private sector entities;
Capacity to provide technical advice in the area of labour, employment and labour migration, labour market information systems, as well as on AU Policy Organs relevant for the project implementation, policy oversight and monitoring (Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment, Executive Council, Assembly of Heads of States and Government, Pan African parliament, etc);
Knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses in the field of the
project;
Problem solving capability;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in either French or English;
Ability to prepare high quality and technically sound reports;
Experience in working with the RECs, IOM, ECA, ILO and EU on the fields of labour,
employment, social protection, labour migration and labour market information systems;
Working experience and collaboration with continental and regional social partners’
organizations (Business Africa, OATUU and ITUC Africa); M&E, follow-up on employment,
labour and social protection policy frameworks, including MS, RECs and international partners;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
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: 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 action 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 potential.
Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling
environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Other:
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.
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, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 06 December 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Project Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
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