JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer and in close coordination with the Compliance Manager in MoIA, and the thematic specialist in ROAP, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the IOM Project Manager and MoIA Compliance Team to coordinate and support all activities related to CTIP in Vanuatu. The position will work closely with MoIA staff and relevant teams within IOM Vanuatu, IOM ROAP and HQ and relevant divisions and thematic units in IOM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment and day-to-day operations of the CTIP Unit, including logistical arrangements and documentation.
• Support coordination efforts among government agencies, civil society, and international partners.
• Assist in the scheduling and documenting meetings of the National Steering Committee on Migrant Protection and Assistance.
• Liaise with MoIA, Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services (VIS), Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), Department of Labor and Employment Services (DoL), Department of Customs and Inland Revenue (DCIR), and other stakeholders to facilitate project activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the National CTIP Action Plan by supporting logistical and administrative tasks.
• Provide support in organising capacity-building activities for frontline responders.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of awareness-raising and advocacy tools
• Support the project manager in planning, implementation and monitoring of activities relating to CTIP in Vanuatu.
• Compile and summarise data on CTIP cases and trends for internal reporting
• Assist in the development of victim assistance protocols and referral mechanisms.
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports and donor submissions by gathering inputs and formatting documents.
• Support the delivery of CTIP training programs, update tools and support field staff to enhance operational capacity.
• Compile, summarise and present data on CTIP project topics for review by the Project Manager and Chief of Mission
• Assist in preparing and reviewing reports and publications in line with IOM’s CT objectives.
• Undertake necessary duty travel.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completed secondary school diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences or other relevant fields, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Additional training in administration, project management, or social sciences is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a related field is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation, management, and evaluation, especially in the field of CTiP or related field;
• Specific experience working within the protection sectors, including project development and implementation, program coordination and representation;
• Experience in leading and organizing events such as consultations, roundtables, workshops, and webinars; and,
• First-hand experience in delivering of protection and assistance to trafficked persons.
• Experience in assisting with investigations related to CTIP and other related field;
• Proven ability to liaise, coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders, and provide strategic advice and guidance on counter-trafficking;
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment, and in complex socio-political contexts;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems.
• Proven ability to create networks and build relationships in conflict-affected, dynamic settings with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, monitoring and evaluation skills applied in counter trafficking programming;
• Proven capacity to work effectively in small teams.

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 judgement 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

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.