Overview
Support the development and implementation of migrant protection program portfolios, including Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) and Counter Trafficking in Persons. Ensure effective delivery of the migrant protection program in adherence to international standards and IOM policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct migrant protection assessments and identify risk mitigation measures.
- Support the development of protection programmatic strategies, risk planning, and mitigation.
- Provide technical guidance to national staff and oversee operational case management.
- Contribute to protection information management.
- Liaise with national actors and relevant protection actors for referral to appropriate services.
- Contribute to identifying programmatic development priorities.
- Collaborate with relevant staff to ensure smooth program operations.
- Keep relevant stakeholders informed through reports and discussions.
- Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms and task forces.
- Represent the programme in technical meetings and forums.
- Monitor the implementation of protection activities and measure progress.
- Keep abreast of IOM’s protection standards and ensure application.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working with migrants, civil society, and governments.
- Proven experience in leading and managing a large multinational team.
- Proven experience managing protection programming across multiple countries, as well as mainstreaming protection across operations.
- Proven experience providing protection and assistance to migrants in vulnerable situations and communicating with individuals who have complex needs.
- Experience working in programs that include a movement operations component is an advantage.
- Experience with IOM or other UN agencies, particularly working on assisted voluntary return and reintegration, and specialized protection programs, is preferred.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social sciences, International Relations/Affairs, Research, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields.
