Senior Programme Manager

International Organization for Migration

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, with technical support from the Regional Thematic Specialist for the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) and in coordination with other relevant Regional Technical Specialists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, they will be providing authoritative technical and programmatic advice and support to, and direct management of the full Humanitarian Border Management Programme, in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Senior Programme Manager (Humanitarian Border Management) will also ensure the provision of technical expertise and inputs in the area of law enforcement, Integrated Border Management projects of IOM Egypt, supporting the strategic development and implementation of migrants human-rights and protection approaches in the country.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Extensive background and experience in providing support to national efforts in the area of humanitarian border management, immigration, law enforcement, project development, donor relations, operations and/or management;
• Work experience in strategic / technical advisory and coordination;
• Experience of running large IBG projects and programs, capacity to deliver IBG-related trainings/ workshops to Government officials is required;
• Experience working overseas as part of a search and rescue and border management strategy;
• Previous experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions; and,
• Substantive experience in donor project management, programmatically and financially, with IOM or with a UN agency, will be an added advantage.

Skills

• A well developed or expert understanding of humanitarian border management and search and rescue, and an interest in advancing their understanding of this technical area;
• Ability to prepare and provide briefings in English; and,
• Substantive experience in donor project management, programmatically and financially, with IOM or with a UN agency, will be an added advantage.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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

Required Competencies

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link . 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 3

• 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 3

• 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.