IOM: Senior Thematic Associate (Protection)-Dakar
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:2 weeks ago
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Category:
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Deadline:05/12/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Duties And Responsibilities
1. Support the PXD RTS to carry out capacity building, training, monitoring and evaluation and technical support to Country Offices in the Region on thematic areas of relevance to PXD.
2. Support the PXD RTS in the reviewing, endorsing and tracking of project proposals developed by COs in the Region.
3. Support the PXD RTS in the reviewing, approving and tracking of project reports developed by COs in the Region.
4. Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area, follow thematic developments at the regional and CO level and contribute to the development of thematic policy and reports in collaboration with the PXD RTS.
5. Together with the PXD RTS, serve as a resource person for COs in the Region by providing insights in the latest standards, guidelines (particularly for case management), policy and research developments at global, regional and country levels as well as best practices in project implementation.
6. In coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO) and PXD RTS, support the development of projects that are regional/multi-country, for small COs, and for countries with no IOM presence.
7. Under the guidance of the PXD RTS, support with drafting and developing regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets, and tools together with other RTUs in the RO.
8. Prepare internal reports, presentations, talking points, speeches, statements and briefings as relevant to PXD as needed.
9. In coordination with the RPDO and the PXD RTS, contribute to ongoing knowledge management processes at the RO and COs in the Region, including sharing thematic related information between the COs and RO.
10. In the absence of the PXD RTS, ensure the continued functioning of the PXD RTU by coordinating incoming requests from internal or external partners.
11. Participate in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the PXD RTS and/or the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations.
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification, Skill And Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.
Experience
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, with project management and thematic experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in protection;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, private sector and NGOs; and,
• Work experience in protection in the region is an asset.
Skills
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays strong understanding of subject matter;
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, learning, project development and reporting;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; and,
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
Languages
- For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written).
- Working knowledge of Portuguese, or any other language of the region is an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
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