Indonesia: Deputy Chief of Mission
Position Title : Deputy Chief of Mission Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P5
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 June 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
- External female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, and under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Indonesia, in close coordination with relevant departments in Headquarters, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a wide range of projects being conducted in the Offices around Indonesia and temporary offices in remote locations:
Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA): Provides basic care (accommodation, food, social and medical services) to stranded asylum seekers and refugees in Indonesia.
The mission also implements a number of different training projects related to combatting irregular migration through better coordination and joint interagency capacity building. These projects seek to:
Establish, maintain and relocate as needed a network of offices to:
• Implement nationwide training programs with Immigration, Police, military, and other national and local authorities, plus community socialization activities to combat people smuggling.
• Provide platform for extension of codified coordination practices between the Indonesian
National Police, Immigration Directorate and other authorities.
• Support the care of migrants under the RCA project.
• Ensure intercepted irregular migrants are adequately treated and referred to adequate temporary accommodation facilities;
• Provide arrival counselling to inform migrants of their rights and responsibilities and will refer them to temporary accommodation facilities.
• Advice Indonesian Ministries on issues related to irregular migration, trafficking in persons, labour migration (particularly the exploitation of labour migrants) and people smuggling.
The mission works in other diverse thematic areas such as: Maritime Security/Safety, Community Policing, Human Rights Promotion, Public Information Campaigns, Disaster Risk Reduction, IUU Fishing, Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector, and traditional migration management capacity building of Immigration as well as migration health. It is expected the Deputy Chief of Mission will be or be willing to become versed in many of these areas.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In coordination with the CoM develop, clarify and contribute to IOM’s overall mandate and strategy through project development and implementation in Indonesia, with appropriate consultation with the Regional Office, Headquarters, Member State and other relevant actors.
Monitor and manage programmes and services and guide Project Managers in implementation.
Develop and promote level liaison with government counterparts and the donors, as well as diplomatic missions, international organizations, and NGOs.
Establish disciplinary teams and provide supervision, guidance and direction to all project staff.
Lead the establishment of Steering Committees (depending on project) usually comprised of representatives of Indonesian Ministries/Departments and the Donor Representatives.
Maintain working relationships with relevant government authorities and other institutions in the overall direction and implementation of the projects.
Coordinate Labor Migration and Counter Trafficking thematic areas/units, including capacitybuilding, and general support to project managers.
Take the lead on development of research initiatives to better instill an based culture within overall programme.
Ensure compliance with IOM and donor regulations and obligations as indicated in the funding agreements, project documents, work plans and budgets.
Coordinate all the administrative, personnel and financial aspects of the projects in close coordination with the Jakarta Resource Management Unit. Ensure that the operations follow established administrative, financial and procurement policies of the Organization.
Review the overall direction and strategy of the programme for effectiveness on a regular basis, and build linkages with other IOM programmes in the region and services in Headquarters.
Represent the organization and give presentations related to programmatic areas of the mission and organization at national and international conferences and meetings as needed by both the projects and the mission.
Assist the CoM in carrying out initiatives to promote IOMs image and to increase the level of
IOM activities in the country.
Formulate project ideas with Chief of Mission, Project Managers, Head of offices and donors and develop proposals based on identified needs in coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialists as appropriate.
Ensure regular information/reports (including narrative and financial) are compiled for HQs, Donor(s), key stakeholders and press officers (as appropriate).
Supervise in conformity with IOM standards the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting IOM and donor visibility.
Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic areas through job mentoring.
Formulating country and regional strategies, policies and approaches.
Formally deputizing for the Chief of Mission on an ongoing basis and exercising mission, staff and financial management responsibility.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Masters degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Social Work, International Relations, Management 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
• Experience at International level managing programmes with refugees, asylum seekers, managing offices and/or cultural team;
• Experience in an International level of direct donor liaison; with regional experience in the direct care of refugees and/or care of people while in immigration administrative detention; operational or field experience in migration related issues;
• Extensive experience in public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and institutional institutions;
• Proven liaison and negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• Sound knowledge of programme development, management, capacity building methodologies and operational strategies;
• Familiarity with administration and financial matters;
• Strong strategic and creative thinking;
• Effective resource management skills;
• Personnel commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drives for results, and open management style; Ability to supervise and direct staff;
• Demonstrated ability in leading multicultural teams and in mentoring and coaching individuals.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
0 comments:
Post a Comment