Categories: Vacancies, June 2026

Expedited SVN -National Policy and Liaison Officer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: April 27, 2025, 12:05 PM

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Director for the Special Liaison Office (SLO) to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the direct supervision and general guidance of the Senior Liaison Officer to the AU/Head of Unit and in coordination to other Units working with the AU, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing regional Programs and keeping track of migration-related policy developments at regional level. More specifically, the successful candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

In close coordination with other Units in the SLO, support the grow of IOM’s portfolio with relevant Departments of the African Union Commission (AUC) with a view to collaborating so that migration issues are appropriately reflected in relevant policies and programmes of the AU and the AU/IOM Joint Implementation Programmes.
Support the Continental UN Network on Migration (CUNNM) for Africa by providing coordination and secretariat support in line with the established terms of reference and workplan as well as support the preparations for the Global Compact on Migration (GCM) continental reviews and the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF).
Contribute to the development and preparation of regular policy and guidance notes by initiating drafting inputs to various consultations, reports and briefing notes on migration and related issues. Support timely and effective communication internally with IOM Offices on the continent and relevant departments in Headquarters.
Support the coordination and implementation of programmatic initiatives targeting youth and children in coordination with relevant departments at the AU.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by supporting the development of new projects including drafting sections of proposals, liaising with donors and contributing to the production of communication and visibility tools and materials in coordination with the communications team.
Support the management of all AU Unit programming, financial and administrative matters related to migration governance in the Special Liaison Office, in line with established IOM rules and regulations as well as the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
As needed, participate in various meetings within and outside the country with partners at technical level and produce meeting reports.
Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Social sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Economics, 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.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Experience working with AU Institutions and Regional Economic Communities in the field of migration governance;
Proven record of liaising and establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional, and international institutions, private sector and civil society actors;
Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level government authorities, UN representatives and other high level stakeholders;
Experience in project development, implementation, and reporting, including financial and budgetary aspects;
Familiarity with inter-agency programme regulations of the UN and other donors.

Skills

Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;
Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national/international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;
Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure;
Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; problem-solving skills, project design, management and implementation, project reporting
Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.
Proven high-level representation skills, such as public speaking and providing situational analysis

Languages

Required

Fluency in English

Desirable

Working knowledge of any UN and African Union Official language(s) and/or language(s) identified by the Special Liaison Office is an added advantage.

Competencies1 The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 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 onissues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

1 Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

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.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings

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