اعلان توظيف في منظمة دولية في قطر

Position Title: USRAP Site Lead (CAS)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P5

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 20 January 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros;Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operates world-wide with a target of providing resettlement opportunities to thousands of individuals each year. IOM provides a range of services and support to the USRAP including, but not limited to, case processing, migration health assessments, cultural orientation training and organized transportation. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight and guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs.

Under the USRAP, the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) provides critical support and processing services for resettlement to the US. As part of an MOU between IOM and the US State Department Bureau for Population Refugees and Migration (PRM), IOM manages the RSC for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). RSC MENA prepares applications for adjudication by and provides support to visiting US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, facilitates security and medical screenings, provides information about arriving individuals to resettlement agencies in the US and offers Cultural Orientation (CO) training to beneficiaries and refugees departing for the US.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, Qatar, for administrative matters and the oversight of the Head of Movement Operations, MENA in Amman, Jordan for technical matters; the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the overall direction and management of all USRAP activities in a processing site established by the U.S. Government in Doha, Qatar., with the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the Chief of Mission Qatar and Regional USRAP Project Managers(PMs), provide direction, leadership, overall management accountability, compliance, and coordination of all USRAP implemented activities in a processing site established by the U.S. Government in relation to the evacuation of Afghan nationals to the United States. Ensure the integration of substantive specializations into a coordinated service platform.
2. Establish, maintain and strengthen strategic consultations with US Embassy RefugeeCoordinators, the US Department of State, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security representatives on a daily basis to represent the best interest of beneficiaries and clients, and to advance objectives and the Organization’s reputation. Help achieve the donor goals in managing resettlement challenges through high level meetings, creative problem solving, the provision of programme leadership and authoritative expertise, the formulation of policy, information sharing, the establishment of strategic alliances, and joint program planning, in coordination with Chief of Mission and regional USRAP PMs.
3. Pro-actively develop and implement fraud prevention measures in all aspects of program delivery in accordance with IOM policies and PRM Integrity and Compliance Measures. Bring to the attention of the Chief of Mission, USRAP Project Managers(s) and USRAP Global Coordinator any non-compliance of staff or other areas of concern, and create and implement plans and mechanisms for improvements that will maintain the integrity of the USRAP in the processing site.
4. In coordination with USRAP Regional PMs, Resource Management Officer (RMO) and Chief of Mission Qatar and the Manila Financial Support Unit, exercise sound USRAP financial asset management. Following budget approval, ensure the implementation of activities in line with budget availability and operational efficiency and provide authoritative advice on potential administrative, budgetary, and financial consequences of developments in the missions’ operational activities.
5. Carry out regular strategic analysis and monitoring of the USRAP pipeline, advising ProjectManagers and the CoM of challenges and opportunities and implementing solutions by consensus. Ensure a high level of quality across the programme and create innovative initiatives to meet programme goals. Set reporting and accountability processes, identify staffing and resource needs in collaboration with the Project Managers. Stimulate dialogue and synergies, spearhead mediation and direct problem solving with all stakeholders.
6. Direct and provide authoritative operational guidance, expertise, and advice for all aspects of the programming, operations, health assessment and other activities, as well as managing and empowering USRAP programme staff, in coordination with the relevant units and in accordance with IOM programmatic standards.
7. Direct and manage the USRAP Processing Site and ensure that the site functions to effectively support RSC, MHD and Movement Operations teams to meet mission objectives and fulfill partner obligations. Work closely with the Resource Management Unit, Office of Staff Security, Logistics and Program teams to create and maintain an efficiently coordinated office.
8. In coordination with the Resource Management Unit, oversee the use of office resources to ensure that the processing site is appropriately resourced to support USRAP activities. Coordinate staffing, TDY and STA needs for the site with the Mission, Regional USRAP PMs, and HR leads to ensure adequate staffing and appropriate structures at the site.
9. Represent IOM at relevant site interagency team meetings and other high level meetings and ensure that IOM priorities are raised and advanced, and solutions are found that consider IOM’s need to maintain robust direct service provision. Identify and advise on how coordination mechanisms can be made more efficient and flexible to address the evolving priorities and maintain a high level of accountability to donors and beneficiaries.
10. Promote learning and development and capacity building initiatives through the planning, design and implementation of continued, targeted staff training among USRAP units to ensure continuity of high levels of general awareness and specialized knowledge/skills among all staff.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

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

Experience

• Ten years of experience in resettlement programs;

• Supervisory/management experience in USRAP, including significant exposure/experience with RSC or related activities such as case creation, pre-DHS processing, case work, and out-processing;

• Experience supervising/managing USRAP activities at a senior level in remote areas.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of program implementation and familiarity with IOM’s administrative, financial, and business rules and practices.

• Knowledge of Worldwide Refugee Admission Processing System (WRAPs).

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Dari and/or Pashtu is an advantage.

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

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

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 3

• 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 3

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.