Education
- School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Human Rights, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Legal Studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience working with government justice institutions, civil registration authorities, legal aid providers, bar associations, non-governmental organizations and UN agencies preferred.
- Experience in legal aid programming, protection case management, legal referrals, or assistance to migrants in vulnerable situations preferred.
- Experience supporting legal identity, civil registration and documentation initiatives is an advantage.
- Experience in organizing events, workshops, and meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of beneficiaries at all times.
- Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
- Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Awareness of legal aid, access to Justice, legal identity, migration and protection issues affecting migrants in vulnerable situations.
- Knowledge of referral pathways, civil documentation processes, and protection principles.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
- Excellent Computer and data base skills
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
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 English and Amharic is required (Oral and written). Knowledge of other Ethiopian National Languages (Afaan Oromo; Somali; Tigrinya, etc.) is desirable.
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.