Country: Ethiopia

Organization: International Organization for Migration

Closing date: 7 Aug 2023

SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open to Internal & External Candidates

Vacancy No.: IOM-SVN/0078/23

Position Title: Program Assistant - MECC (Migration, Environment and Climate Change)

Position Grade: G-5

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Type of Appointment: SST, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting Period: 27.07.2023 - 07.08.2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne 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. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks to step up national, regional and international efforts to address human mobility challenges associated with environmental factors and climate change. IOM’s vision on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is that contemporary migration governance, policy and practice must reflect the significance of environmental, disaster and climate change factors on human mobility. IOM’s MECC programming include nature-based disaster risk reduction that is linked to longer-term development outcomes; environmental conservation initiatives that stabilize climate-fragile communities and their natural resources-dependent livelihoods thus allowing them to contribute to sustainable development; mainstreaming migration and diaspora contributions to the green economy and; developing sustainable, climate adaptive livelihoods for vulnerable communities, to prevent forced migration, among others.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of National Program Officer – Migration, Environment and Climate Change and in close collaboration with Programme Managers and other relevant colleagues in the Mission, the incumbent will support all aspects of Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) programming in Ethiopia, including the implementation of MECC programming, capacity building, assessments, research, and other related activities.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation of projects and programmes related to MECC and identify best practices and lessons learned.

• Contribute to the mainstreaming of MECC in all the programmatic areas of IOM Ethiopia.

• Work with the MECC focal Point and Programme Support Unit (PSU) to identify potential funding opportunities for MECC and support the drafting of concept notes and proposals as assigned.

• Maintain strong working relationships with key external stakeholders such as Government, UN, INGO and national civil society. Raise awareness and build capacity on MECC by organizing training opportunities, facilitating MECC discussions and workshops.

• Contribute to MECC relevant policy processes, providing technical inputs on migration, environment, and climate change nexus, and actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise.

• Contribute to administrative and technical support in organizing and coordinating MECC related trainings, workshops, meetings, seminars, and other events.

• Assist the IOM Ethiopia team in promoting MECC-related initiatives and ensuring donor visibility through drafting press releases, newsletters, briefing notes, etc.

• Compliy with IOM and donor requirements, including those related to procurement, finance, and human resources, maintaining close contact with relevant IOM support units.

• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification

• BA Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Agricultural Economics; Forestry; Plant Science; Rural Development; Disaster Risk management; Gender and Development; International Relations and other related Social Science fields.

Experience

• Five years relevant work experience in the fields of Migration, Environment, and/or Sustainable Development for Diploma holders or three years for BA Degree holders.

• Experience working on climate change, disaster-risk reduction/management, community-based livelihood adaption, green job creation, and/or climate smart-agriculture is desired.

• Experience in project management and implementation, including resource/financial management, project development, and monitoring and evaluation concept is preferable.

• Capacity building experience with governmental and non-governmental actors at federal and grassroots levels is an asset.

• Previous experience working for an international organization, particularly on migration related issues is desired.

Skills

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

• Knowledge of MECC related project design and implementation

• Knowledge of budget proposal development

• Knowledge of resource mobilization and strategic partnership

• Familiarity with the work of UN agencies, and/or similar International organizations would be a plus.

Languages

• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English is required.

• Knowledge of the local languages is an advantage.

Values and Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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

• 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.

Other

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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply

• For External applicants: you can view the advert via reliefweb.int and you are required to send your application letter enclosed with your updated CV to RECADDIS@iom.int ONLY. Please put the vacancy number, job title and the duty station you are applying for in the subject line i.e., “Application for Program Assistant - MECC (Migration, Environment and Climate Change), IOM-SVN/0078/2023, Addis Ababa”

Any application without this information in the subject line and that does not fulfill/attach the below-listed documents will be disqualified and excluded from the applications.

• Motivation/Application letter indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the short vacancy notice.

• CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) and Copies of all Academic Certificates from an Accredited University

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!

Posting Period:

From 27 July 2023 – 07 August 2023