International Organization for Migration Senior Liaison Officer (African Union) Jobs in Ethiopia

International Organization for Migration Senior Liaison Officer (African Union) Jobs in Ethiopia

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Special Liaison Office in Addis Ababa (SLO), the successful candidate will provide authoritative advice and support in the execution of the offices’ strategic liaison, policy and programming functions with the African Union (AU).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, nurture, and grow IOM’s relationship and portfolio of work with all relevant Departments of the African Union Commission (AUC) with a view to ensuring that migration issues are appropriately reflected in all relevant policies and programmes of the AU.

Manage, supervise, and coordinate the overall liaison activities with the AUC, provide advice and guidance to the Special Liaison Unit Team working on the AUC portfolio, leading strategic planning, project development and management and systematic coordination with relevant IOM Offices in the context of the IOM-AU Joint Implementation Plan.

Promote the organization’s expertise and activities in regional and continental development cooperation frameworks, especially with the AUC and its development partners such as the European Union, in the context of the AU-EU Partnership.

Develop and prepare regular policy and guidance notes for IOM Offices and donors on the continent to ensure that IOM’s work is consistent and supportive of AUC’s direction on migration-related issues.

Promote and advocate for areas of collaboration with other UN agencies on migration in support of the AUC, provide policy advice, and lead the development of joint continental programs in line with the AU Agenda 2063.

Assess and endorse IOM’s contributions to existing regional and continent-wide joint programmes on the full range of migration thematic areas, including across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

Lead and advise on IOM’s inputs for the preparation of, and participation in continental policy discussions, debates, and positions with relevant Headquarters (HQs) Departments, Regional Offices, and IOM Country offices in Africa.

Ensure that senior IOM staff are well-prepared for participation in key AU and AUC meetings and are aware of background information and preparatory discussions leading up to those meetings.

Provide expert analysis and authoritative advice on the implications for IOM of key AUC documents, discussions, and decisions, including on migration-relevant programmes, particularly those of relevance to IOM development, peacebuilding, and humanitarian operations.

Prepare papers and other documents on key continental migration policy issues, including as they intersect with other policy domains, and authoritatively contribute to policy and programme formulation by regional and continental bodies.

Ensure that all AU Unit programming, financial and administrative matters related to the Special Liaison Office are effectively managed, in

line with established IOM rules and regulations as well as the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ensure the quality of outputs and results with optimal monitoring mechanisms; establish effective coordination, monitoring, information sharing and reporting systems in the Unit.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, International Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,

University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation, and evaluation;

Demonstrated supervisory experience in staff management;

Proven record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional, and international institutions, as well as civil society actors;

Previous work experience in a rapid transition or post-conflict area;

Demonstrated experience in liaising with governmental and authorities, international agencies(i.e., UN), and civil society organizations;

Experience in project development, implementation, and reporting, including financial and budgetary aspects; and,

Familiarity with inter-agency programme regulations of the UN and other donors.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;

Sound judgment, ability to analyze information and make decisions rapidly to resolve operational problems;

Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines;

Strong leadership, management, and coordination ability;

Sound communication and interpersonal skills;

Familiarity with IOM’s MiMOSA and PRIMA systems;

Knowledge of the IOM project management cycle; and,

Knowledge of IOM’s administrative and financial management.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of either any UN and African Union Official Language(s) and/or language(s) identified by the Special Liaison Office is an advantage.

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Senior Liaison Officer (African Union) Jobs in Ethiopia

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