Вакансія Керівник/-ця із Зв'язків з Урядом та Розвитку Потенціалу / (Government Liaison and Capacity Development Officer) - Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Classification: National Officer, Grade NO-C

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 August 2023 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Keep track of Government decisions and actions concerning migration governance, humanitarian response to the war on Ukraine, and other issues relevant to IOM’s work in the country. Ensures that the Country Office is informed of local and international developments which may have a political or operational impact on the relations with the GoU; Keeps the Sr. Policy and Liaison Coordinator and Senior Management Team (SMT) abreast of development in relation to these.
2. Develop and manages a contact list of national stakeholders and ensures that office management is kept updated on any changes to the structures of Government, also highlighting the implication of those changes on IOM operations.
3. In close coordination with the Sr. Policy and Liaison Coordinator and the Migration Policy and Governance Officer, identifies, establishes, and maintains working relations with officials of the GoU at the central and local level, as well as with the Parliament of Ukraine; Identifies entry points for new engagement for IOM as well as for strengthening ongoing cooperation.
4. Conduct regular check-ins with GoU and Parliament counterparts to update the partners on IOM programming and interventions, discuss strategic partnership and exchange on future initiatives to advance and scale up response and recovery efforts for Ukraine; supports in organizing joint events and preparation for high-level meetings/missions; Identifies obstacles/challenges in cooperation with any GoU/Parliamentarian entity/institution and proactively proposes actions to address the concerns to the Sr. Policy and Liaison Coordinator; follows up on jointly agreed actions.
5. Promote and supports advocacy actions of IOM Ukraine with GoU officials and Parliament on key topics of migration management in Ukraine, regional and global level (including SDGs and the Global Compact on Migration) and IOM policies and programmatic interventions.
6. Monitor and evaluates the progress, impact, and effectiveness of partnership activities with the GoU and the Parliament of Ukraine. Collects feedback, tracks outcomes, and identifies areas for improvement to ensure the ongoing success of the collaboration.
7. Facilitate development and implementation of specific IOM initiatives that respond to GoU requests/priorities for support to advance policy, legal and institutional framework on migration, humanitarian support to war-affected communities by facilitating exchanges between IOM and all involved GoU stakeholders as, and when advised by office management.
8. Lead the process of development and coordination with relevant Units in the mission of new cooperation agreements/MOUs with GoU entities, Parliament and other stakeholders in order to consolidate, maximize efforts and capacities in the process of development of potential and implementation of current joint programmes and projects.
9. Provide guidance to Country Office units/project teams related to state registration of projects which serves as the ground for relevant preferences, privileges, and immunities provided for under legislation and by international agreements of Ukraine.
10. Represent IOM at GoU Coordination HQs on specific issues as assigned by the Chief of Mission (e.g. Coordination HQs on issues of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); Coordination HQs on issues of liberated areas, Coordination HQs on issues of ensuring the return of Ukrainian citizens from the territory of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation, etc.), as well as in round tables, seminars, and conferences;
11. Attend meetings of specific Sectoral Working Groups (SWGs) and committees established by the Government of Ukraine of interest to IOM; briefs Policy and Liaison Unit and senior management on outcomes of such meetings in a timely manner.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Public health, Political Sciences, Population Studies, Education and/or related Social Sciences field with at least five  years of professional work experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven  years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Minimum three years of relevant working experience at the national or international level in delivery of humanitarian assistance or development advisory services, partnerships and/or representation, in the United Nations system, NGOs, or public-sector organizations;
• Extensive experience in liaison work with government entities;
• Sound knowledge of government institutions at the central and local level;
• An overall understanding of the work of the Parliament and its commissions;
• Good understanding of the political climate in Ukraine.
• Experience in overall office administration management in a multicultural environment;
• Proven knowledge of the UN system and procedures an asset.
• Familiarity with the issues of migration and emergency programmes;
• Readiness to travel and work in emergency context.

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 security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications using the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected]  by  04 August 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.