IOM Liberia Country Office is looking to expand its engagement with the UN in Liberia to work with towards the implementation of intergovernmental agreements covering migration, including the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. IOM plays a key role in mainstreaming migration in the work of UN Country Teams and will continue to do so with the roll out of the UN’s new Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks. IOM, as Secretariat and Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration, will have an important role in supporting the implementation, follow-up and review process of intergovernmental agreements. Further, IOM assists Member States in their reporting in the domain of migration.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission for Liberia (CoM), and the direct supervision of the IOM Country Coordinator and in coordination with relevant units at the Office and the IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA), the incumbent will be responsible to provide technical and programmatic support for project development and implementation and related activities carried out in Country Office (CO).

3. In consultation with the COM, participate in meetings and conferences, maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, civil society and other stakeholders relevant to the project;

4. Support the COM and Country Coordinator in enhancing the inter-agency coordination on migration matters, including through supporting the CoM and Residence Coordinator in the organization of the UN Network on Migration in Liberia as a coherent inter-agency mechanism to support the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration by the Government of Liberia.

5. Support the COM and Country Coordinator in enhancing the inter-agency coordination on migration matters, including through advocating and setting up an UN Network on Migration in the Liberia Country Office to establish a coherent inter-agency mechanism to support the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration by the Government of Liberia;

6. In cooperation with the Regional Office and the relevant entities at the headquarters level, contribute to the development and updating of a knowledge base, through identifying and reporting on needs and gaps in policy and institutional frameworks at national level.

7. Support a mechanism of the integration of migration issues into national policies and national normative development frameworks;

8. Establish/strengthen relationships with key stakeholders within sector ministries and other public authorities, bilateral and multilateral partners, and relevant implementation partners to promote migration as part of the sustainable development agenda.

9. Support the development and alignment of IOM’s country strategies to the UNSDCF and to the IOM Regional Strategy for West and Central Africa (WCA);

10. Consolidate and analyze development assistance policies, trends and priorities, and identify relevant project opportunities based on needs in country, the sub-region and donor priorities

11. Participate in the preparation of project proposals considering national and donor priorities, United Nations Strategic Partnership Frameworks (SPFs), and IOM’s country, regional and global strategic priorities and objectives.

12. Participate in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of projects, in compliance with IOM guidelines and donor requirements and priorities.

13. Assist in drafting reports and communications to maintain regular liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

14. Monitor IOM and non-IOM national and global media relating to migration and share relevant stories and activities with PDO and relevant colleagues.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant professional experience on the above field

• Experience in the development and implementation of projects of international cooperation, including report writing and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

• Good knowledge and experience of Inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations mandates and programmes.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.

• In-depth knowledge of project management cycle.

• Ability to held high-level discussions and presentation of migration policies

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. • Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.