CON20839 Migrant Working Group Coordinator - Consultancy Position

Job Description

Introduction

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.

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Project Context and Scope

The consultant will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Protection Programme Manager and in close coordination with the Head of Programmes. The consultant is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while aligning outputs with IOM and interagency coordination standards.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Protection Unit-Programs

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract:

1. Lead and facilitate the monthly coordination meetings of the Migrant Response Working Group, coordinating partners’ operational response to support vulnerable migrants in Lebanon, in addition to any other coordination groups and mechanisms that derive from it.
2. Organize and maintain regular coordination meetings at national and, if applicable, sub-national level with sector partners, migrant-led organizations and networks, national authorities, HCT members and donors, as required and advise the ISCG to ensure a coherent and coordinated operational response to migrants.
3. In coordination with sector partners, serve as a key coordination interface with UN agencies, national authorities and other in-country coordination mechanisms on overall issues of concern regarding humanitarian assistance to migrants.
4. Support efforts to strengthen and develop the capacity of the Migrant Working Group, and Protection Sector partners and the national authorities to respond to migrants’ humanitarian needs.
5. Ensure that migrants’ needs and response proposed by partners have been mainstreamed into other sectors (i.e., health; nutrition; education; food security; and child protection and gender-based violence).
6. Develop strategic relationships with key institutions and stakeholders and build partnerships to coordinate the response to the migration situation as stipulated in the LRP, including by building strong alliances with civil society partners, research institutions and interest groups.
7. Support engagement with donors missions and facilitate coordination of donor missions, advocating for donors to fund LRP partners to carry out activities under the various the areas of intervention.
8. Provide leadership for the preparation of necessary guidance and normative work, the adaptation of relevant policies, contingency plans, guidelines, and technical standards as well as other sector specific products in the context of migrant needs and migration flows.
9. Assess progress against the Migrant Response Working Group objectives and ensure high quality of deliverables. Support consolidated reporting and  tracking of partner inputs.
10. Contribute to and strengthen existing monitoring mechanism to review impact of the broader LRP progress implementation.
11. Provide support to IOM’s Protection program, with a focus on localization, community-based protection, and strengthening partnerships. This includes fostering collaboration with local actors, promoting participatory approaches, and enhancing the capacities of community-based organizations through the partnership unit.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Monthly Migrant WG coordination meetings convened and minutes shared
• Updated mapping of migrant partners and services (quarterly)
• Inputs to LRP planning, monitoring, and reporting processes
• Consolidated situation updates / briefing notes (as required)
• Support to inter-sector coordination (ISCG inputs, as requested)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in public policy, Social/Political Science, Research, Project Management, International [SE1] Relations, International Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in coordination of emergency humanitarian operations, management and planning;
• Substantial experience in reporting on projects with large-scale donations, with experience in the field of research, monitoring and / or evaluation;
• Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, monitoring, budget control, project development and report writing;
• Previous experience working on social projects, such as strengthening social inclusion and promoting the rights of migrants and refugees.

Skills

• Solid analytical and drafting skills;
• Proven experience in writing proposals and reports.
• Leadership in partnership building and consensual decision-making;
• Solid knowledge in program planning and implementation of objectives;
• Excellent internal and external communication skills.
• The consultant is expected to adhere to IOM’s code of conduct and humanitarian principles, including accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming, and do-no-harm approaches

Languages

• For this consultancy, Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.

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

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 
2. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
7. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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