Vacancy No.: | IOM-SVN/0007/2020 |
Position Title: | Migration Governance Intern |
Position Grade: | Intern (International) |
Duty Station: | Addis Ababa , Ethiopia |
Type of Appointment: | Three months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Date: | February 09, 2020 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
Background
IOM Ethiopia’s Migration Management Unit (MMU) implements a variety of programmes aimed at protecting migrants and improving migration management and governance in Ethiopia. It envisions a country where the Government of Ethiopia (GoE), cooperating partners, the UN and other key stakeholders manage migration in a manner that protects and empowers all categories of migrants. MMU works with the GoE, migrants and key stakeholders to uphold the rights and meet the needs of migrants and their communities and promote the benefits and address the challenges of migration through the following interventions.
Working at all stages of the migration process (pre-departure, departure, arrival, return), in close collaboration with the GoE, and guided by the principle of safe, orderly and humane migration, MMU works in the following programmes:
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Ethiopia Chief of Mission and Representative to the AU, IGAD and UNECA and the direct supervision of the Migration Management Programme Coordinator (MMPC), the incumbent shall be responsible for carrying out duties related to programme support, including reporting, follow-up on specific thematic components, coordination support, etc. In particular, s/he will be responsible for the following responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Migration Policy Support
UN Migration Network for Ethiopia (UNMNE)
Educational Qualification
Experience
Languages
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Behavioural
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.