IOM Regional MECR Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. IOM South Africa looking for “Regional MECR Specialist“. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 27th April 2023.
The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. In September 2016, IOM became a related organization of the United Nations.
IOM Regional MECR Specialist Jobs 2023
The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 14th April 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional MECR Specialist to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
| Position | Regional MECR Specialist |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 01 years |
| Application Deadline | 27th April 2023 |
Core Functions/ Responsibilities
- Act as a thematic resource person and oversee the capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (COs) in the Region. Ensure the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area of MECR and to mainstreaming environmental and climate change dimensions in other relevant thematic areas.
- Ensure the determination and implementation of global and regional strategies in MECR thematic programming with Country Offices and Member States, provide technical input for the development of complementary national strategies and connect the MECR field to other migration relevant policy and practice areas.
- Act as the main counterpart to the MECR Division in HQ, ensure coordination, knowledge exchange and information flows between MECR Division, the RO and the Country Offices
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of migration, environment and climate change and provide technical guidance and information to governments and other agencies and strengthen the knowledge base relating to the thematic area.
- Identify and address the emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify and assess the anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO).
- Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyse and share best practices with MECR Division and other relevant HQ Divisions and Country Offices.
- Contribute and provide strategic advice for the development of regional or global thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the Regional Policy Officers (RLPOs), Country Offices (CO), the MECR Division and relevant HQ Division(s).
- Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the COs in coordination with the RPLO.
- Lead the delivery of quality MECR thematic training to governments as required by CO in the Region.
- Represent IOM in the Region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director, in coordination with MECR Division at HQ.
- Provide thematic guidance on migration and sustainable development to project managers and project developers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the COs in coordination with the RPLO.
- In coordination with DOE RTS support and coordinate thematic guidance on transition and recovery projects, focused on disaster risk reduction and climate displacement, to project managers and project developers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the COs in coordination with the RPLO.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Master’s degree in political or social Sciences, Economics, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, Environmental Studies 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:
- Advanced understanding on migration in relation to environment, climate change and disasters;
- Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;
- Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, management and reporting;
- Writing, research, and publishing track record in migration and environmental and disaster risk reduction issues;
- Sound knowledge of international policy process in the areas of migration, climate change, environment, disaster risk reduction, knowledge of frameworks such as UNFCCC Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, CBD, UNCCD, GCM, SDGs the Platform on Disaster Displacement, MICIC Initiative;
- Understanding of legal frameworks human rights approaches, soft law and protection issues related to environmental migration;
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, donors, academia, other national/international institutions, and NGOs; and,
- Experience of SADC/IOC regional issues is a distinct advantage.
Skills:
- Proven flexibility to coordinate contributions from diverse stakeholders;
- Excellent team building skills with a track record in team coordination and building trust; and,
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
Languages:
- IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
- For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any other IOM/UN official language is an advantage.
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Other Details
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IOM Regional MECR Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://recruit.iom.int/sap/bc/webdynpro………
The Closing Date: 27th April 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.iom.int |
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