Haiti: Head of Sub-Office

Position Title : Head of Office

Duty Station : Ouanaminthe, Haiti Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 May 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:

1. Internal candidates

2. 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

Context:

The zones surrounding the border with the Dominican Republic remain underdeveloped in Haiti as are its institutional capacities; especially so in comparison to its neighbouring country. Economic conditions force a number of Haitians to seek better opportunities in the Dominican Republic through irregular and sometimes dangerous means. Endemic, exploitative practices such as the exploitation of children as domestic servants, transactional sexual exploitation of women and children, and various forms of bonded labour affecting men, women and children remain prevalent across Haiti. Poverty, lack of access to social services and lack of information on the dangers of irregular border crossing are some of the root causes which launch women and children as victims to these forms of exploitation.

IOM has initiated a presence in Ouanaminthe since June 2015 and is now seeking at establishing a permanent presence which will be supported through the implementation of a project that focuses on preventing human trafficking and protecting internal and border vulnerable migrants especially women and - from violence, exploitation and abuse. The proposed intervention will also seek to increase services to unaccompanied minors and victims of trafficking (VoTs) and strengthen national institutional capacities at the Haitian Dominican border. The proposed action will also be to achieve an increase in standardized protection mechanisms in border areas for vulnerable children, adolescents and women. In fine, it will ensure that the rights of vulnerable migrants especially women and - are respected through greater access to social services.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Haiti, the direct supervision and guidance of the Protection Manager and in coordination with the RM Unit of IOM Haiti, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the planning and implementation of office projects geared towards the protection of vulnerable children, adolescents and women in border areas.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and organize training activities for the targeted beneficiaries (governmental officers and civil society members) and provide inputs for the protection training modules to enhance capacities on standardized protection, prevention and assistance procedures of vulnerable individuals in the border areas (VoTs, unaccompanied minors, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) survivor, etc.).

2. Provide coaching and other relevant information to trained partners in the creation and/or reinforcement of protection mechanisms, and monitor the integration of child friendly and other vulnerable migrant facilities, terminology and activities throughout the process.

3. Assist the Head of the Protection Unit in the management and coordination of the Protection teams work plan.

4. Support the establishment and/or rehabilitation of Border Resource Centres by providing information on best practice and appropriate SOPs, monitoring the safety and protection of children and other vulnerable migrants, and promoting PSEA standards and beneficiary reporting.

5. Contribute to the definition of vulnerability indicators and the development of an identification form for vulnerable migrants by collecting information, conducting further research and providing technical input.

6. Participate in the elaboration, validation and diffusion of standardized data management collection tools and effective mechanisms to monitor vulnerable migrants’ flows and needs.

7. Provide technical support and guidance for the establishment of a Coordination Working Group and monitor the application and adequacy of SOPs on the prevention, identification, proper case management and efficient referral mechanism of vulnerable migrants in border areas.

8. Coordinate the launch and effective implementation of a global days, raising campaign and design of kit) to inform the population of the dangers of irregular border crossings and the procedure to report cases of exploitation and abuse and to sensitize the population on the protection services available.

9. Monitor the identification and referral of vulnerable migrants by local protection actors at the border as well as the delivery of tailored and direct assistance to the most vulnerable migrants such as emergency accommodation, NFIs, etc. Inform the supervisor and other relevant partners as required on issues of concern, particularly with respect to protection of vulnerable migrants, and follow up on action taken and proper documentation.

10. Maintain contact with relevant local Government counterparts, implementing partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to expedite project implementation, facilitate information exchange and project cooperation, and advance IOM implemented initiatives and activities.

11. Control and manage administrative and budgetary matters and the financial resources of activities in the office. Monitor the situation of resources as compared to planned and budgeted activities and recommend remedial action if necessary. Draft project revisions and

project budget adjustments on the basis of changed work plans.

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Masters degree in Social or Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, International Relations, Law, Human Rights or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

• Completed formal training or raising about PSEA is an advantage.

Experience

• Field experience at national and/or international levels in the area of human rights including operational experience in project development, management and coordination;

• Experience in liaising and coordinating with protection actors (Government authorities, the United Nations (UN) and UN child protection focused agencies, government organizations, etc.)

• Experience in child protection training and best practices for dealing with vulnerable migrants;

• Experience in social work (e.g. direct contacts with vulnerable/at risk groups);

• Experience in crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian assistance and human rights;

• Proven ability to facilitate discussion in seminars and to moderate working groups;

• depth understanding of protection issues including SGBV, child protection and human rights;

• Any other experience with migrations related issues;

• Knowledge of the Haitian/Dominican Republic context is an asset;

• Previous working experience in Haiti is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Haitian Creole and Spanish is an advantage.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 11 May 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

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In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 28.04.2016 to 11.05.2016

Requisition: SVN 2016/54 (P) - Head of Office (P2) - Ouanaminthe, Haiti (54791951) Released

Posting: Posting NC54791952 (54791952) Released