National Project Officer (Reintegration and Economic Inclusion)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM Ethiopia’s Protection Unit (PXU) contributes to promoting and upholding the rights of migrants, including migrants returning from abroad, displaced persons and migrants’ home communities, by helping reduce protection risks and supporting the Government of Ethiopia to manage migration through preventive, responsive, remedial and standard-setting actions. These actions are implemented through the six Protection operational pillars: thematic guidance; direct assistance; convening and dialogue; advocacy and communication; training and capacity building; and data, research and learning. PXU’s work is guided by protection mainstreaming, accountability and inclusion, sustainability and systemic change, and partnership and coordination.

Within this framework, IOM Ethiopia implements return and reintegration programming that supports vulnerable returnees, migrants and communities in areas of high return. Community-Based Reintegration (CBR) interventions aim to strengthen local absorption capacity, promote social cohesion and improve access to services and livelihood opportunities for both returnees and host communities. The Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) component further contributes to sustainable reintegration and local economic development by supporting viable enterprises, employment creation, market linkages and private sector engagement.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Return and Reintegration), and in close coordination with relevant programme units, field teams, government counterparts, implementing partners and private sector stakeholders, the incumbent will support the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of CBR interventions and EDF-related activities. The incumbent will provide day-to-day implementation support, assist with partner coordination, compile monitoring information, prepare inputs for reporting and documentation, and help identify operational issues and practical follow-up actions in consultation with the supervisor.

In particular, he/she will undertake the following responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Assist in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of community-based reintegration activities in line with IOM’s Integrated Approach to Reintegration and Community-Based Planning Approach, supporting activities that address economic, social and psychosocial dimensions of reintegration.

2. Support the organization of community assessments, market analyses, value chain assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify reintegration needs, local development priorities and opportunities for community-based initiatives.
3. Support the development and implementation of community-based reintegration activities benefiting returnees, vulnerable migrants and host communities, including livelihoods initiatives, community infrastructure, social cohesion activities and service delivery strengthening interventions.
4. Support the day-to-day implementation of the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) component, including outreach to eligible enterprises, preparation of selection documentation, coordination of due diligence processes, follow-up with selected enterprises and compilation of monitoring information.
5. Assist with engagement with private sector actors, SMEs, business associations, financial institutions, chambers of commerce and entrepreneurship support organizations to promote employment and local economic opportunities for returnees and host communities.
6. Contribute to the preparation and update of EDF operational plans, grant documentation, monitoring tools, risk mitigation measures and accountability mechanisms to support transparent and effective implementation of EDF activities.
7. Provide routine coordination support to field focal points, implementing partners and service providers to facilitate timely implementation of community-based reintegration and EDF activities at the local level, flagging operational challenges and proposing practical follow-up actions.
8. Maintain regular communication with relevant IOM programme units, government counterparts and partners to support coherence, complementarity and information sharing across reintegration, livelihoods, employment creation and local development activities.
9. Assist with collaboration with federal, regional and local government authorities, community structures and relevant technical working groups to support national ownership and sustainability of reintegration programming.
10. Monitor the work of implementing partners and service providers supporting community-based reintegration activities, and report on adherence to agreed workplans, IOM standards, donor requirements and protection principles.
11. Support the planning, organization and delivery of capacity-building activities for government counterparts, private sector actors, civil society organizations, community leaders and field teams on reintegration, livelihoods development, referrals, entrepreneurship promotion and community engagement approaches.
12. Collect, verify and consolidate monitoring data, beneficiary feedback and lessons learned related to community-based reintegration and EDF results, including employment generation, income creation, market access and sustainability indicators.
13. Undertake regular field monitoring visits to follow up on activity implementation, beneficiary satisfaction, community engagement and sustainability of reintegration outcomes, and prepare mission notes with observations and recommended follow-up actions.
14. Prepare inputs for donor reports, briefing notes, concept notes, presentations, success stories and technical documentation related to community-based reintegration, EDF and local economic development interventions.
15. Contribute to project development and resource mobilization efforts by providing field-based inputs, data, lessons learned and activity descriptions related to reintegration, protection, livelihoods, employment and local development approaches.
16. Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms, technical working groups, government consultations and partner meetings related to reintegration, employment creation, migration governance and community development, as delegated by the supervisor.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in supporting the implementation of community-based reintegration projects, including grants or enterprise development funds.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience working with implementing partners, NGOs and community-based organizations.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience working with financial institutions, chambers of commerce, private sector actors and business development service providers.
• Experience conducting market assessments, value chain analyses and livelihoods assessments.
• Experience implementing reintegration projects and/or similar projects at the global or regional level with a UN agency, or an international organization is an asset.
• Experience supporting the delivering of training programmes, especially on the topic of reintegration, for both an internal and external audiences.
• Experience in monitoring employment creation, enterprise growth, livelihoods and income-generation outcomes.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, project development, and management and report writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Approaches to Reintegration and community-based reintegration methodologies. 
• Understanding of migration, return and reintegration programming.
• Knowledge of local economic development and livelihoods approaches.
• Knowledge of SME development, entrepreneurship support and access-to-finance mechanisms.
• Understanding of grants management and private-sector partnerships.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Project cycle management skills.
• Budget monitoring and financial management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
• Data analysis and database management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with information management and project management systems.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluncy in English and Amharic is required (oral and written

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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, if with direct reports

• 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.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

How to Apply

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the: >> IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.