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.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Senior Regional IBG (Immigration and Border Governance Specialist based in the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office (RO) in Vienna, Austria, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of IBG portfolio of the Country Office (CO).
1. Oversee the overall management, administration and implementation of the IBM Programme, and internal and external coordination of all activities implemented in the scope of the programme.
2. Direct, supervise and guide programme staff in the implementation of activities as well as coordinate efforts of staff implementing inter-departmental projects within the CO.
3. Provide training to the programme staff, including Integrated Border Management, Migration Management and Project Management.
4. Provide strategic advice, analysis and input to his/her direct supervisor, CoM, relevant projects’ beneficiaries, and stakeholders on all issues that may arise in relation to activities implemented in the framework of the IBM programme.
5. Advise direct supervisor and CoM on the daily programme implementation and take necessary steps to ensure efficient planning and management of human, financial and technical resources.
7. Organize and implement projects’ evaluation and gathering of lessons learned, and participate in audit exercise (including those that occur after projects conclusion).
8. Review and approve operational projects’ disbursements and receipts to ensure there are no unauthorized or irregular disbursements or misuse of funds.
9. Explore project ideas and initiate intersectoral project proposals in coordination with the direct supervisor and respective CO’s departments to expand the IBM programme addressing relevant multisectoral dimension of border control including customs, border health services, green and blue borders, migrant smuggling, humanitarian border management, and generally associated institutional capacity building as relevant to the thematic area.
10. Provide strategic and technical assistance on IBM-related matters to other offices and sub-offices of the CO as well as other IOM COs.
12. In the scope of programme’s activities, promote cooperation of IOM with international community based in , as well as outside of Turkey, especially those entities related to area of the programme’s work such as the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), European Asylum Support Office (EASO), the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), the World Customs Organization (WCO), embassies as well as sister United Nations (UN) Agencies.
13. Explore and initiate new IBM project ideas in order to continue existing and developing new projects in providing technical assistance to Turkish border management agencies, incorporating good practices and lessons learnt from ongoing initiatives.
14. Participate in, and, as necessary, chair strategic and technical projects’ events, seminars, workshops and meetings.
15. In close coordination with Project Development and Reporting Unit, lead preparation and submission of regular project reports in a timely manner according to IOM and donor formats, in close coordination with beneficiaries and IOM RO in Vienna.
16. Ensure adequate information management on project-related activities including project awareness raising and visibility; regular project updates; summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor, IOM Turkey’s Public Information Officer and IOM Media and Communications Division (MCD) in IOM RO and Headquarters (HQ). Respond to any ad hoc information requests from the donor community, in close coordination with the respective governmental beneficiaries.
17. Ensure systematic Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of projects’ activities as well as proper utilization of standard operating procedures, manuals, guidance notes, M&E tools and methodologies in the implementation of projects’ activities and identify and implement improvements in projects’ delivery and coordination.
18. Represent IOM and participate in national, international, inter-agency and government-led coordination mechanisms, meetings, relevant conferences, workshops, and policy and technical working groups to ensure proper coordination and representation of border/ migration management activities, if and when requested.
19. Provide super user PRIMA support to the trained PRIMA users of the Migration Management department.
Education
- Master’s degree in Security, Law, Political Science, Social Science, Human Rights, 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;
Experience
- Experience in managing, implementing and monitoring migration and border management related projects;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in border management projects, from both operational and policy perspectives;
- Experience in managing projects funded by the EU is an advantage;
Previous working experience in a diverse and challenging multicultural work environment;
- Previous working experience in Turkey or broader region, preferably in managing border management or emergency projects, is an advantage;
- Experience in liaising with government counterparts is advantageous;
Skills
- Knowledge of IOM and EU rules and regulations concerning procurement, reporting and public information.
- Knowledge of migration issues in Turkey.
Willingness to travel frequently.
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, fluency in both English and Turkish (written and oral) is required.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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.
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.