International Organization for Migration Migration Law Officer

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification : Official, Grade P3 Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code : VN2012/64(O)-EXT

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 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Law Officer the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing advice and support in the development and implementation of the Organization's International Migration law (IML) activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop and conduct IML training activities. Keep training modules and agendas up to date with newest developments, including but not limited to creating and updating internal database on jurisprudence relevant judicial bodies (international, regional and national). Support the Senior Migration Law Officer in liaising with diplomatic training institutions/academies at the country level in view of establishing and developing collaborative partnerships and joint programming.
2. Offer expertise on IML to external stakeholders such as governments, international and regional institutions, academia and civil society.
3. Liaise and collaborate on migration law issues with relevant experts in the UN system and in other international and regional organizations as well as in protection mechanisms.
4. Draft, initiate or review academic research for publication and dissemination at relevant international fora. Review and comment on research reports, articles, presentations, policy documents and proposals prepared by governments, international organizations, NGOs and members of the academic.
5. Assist in preparing information notes on migration law issues and amicus briefs.
6. Provide expert advice and guidance to Headquarters and IOM Field Offices in the area of International Migration Law (IML).
7. Represent the Organization at expert level in meetings and seminars with governments and other stakeholders and prepare and/or deliver presentations. Participate in inter-agency working groups on behalf of IOM.
8. Oversee the Migration Law Database, including research and compilation of migration instruments as well as case law in the three official IOM languages and beyond.
9. Develop and manage IML project activities.
10. Coordinate support to the IOM offices in the planning, implementation and finalization of projects with IML components. Support in advising on human rights based approach to migration programming.
11. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies

Behavioural

a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration law issues and the work of IOM; b) effectively applies knowledge of migration law issues within organizational context; c) correctly frames migration law issues within their regional, global, and political context; d) effectively provides sound and clear legal advice using knowledge of IOM mandate, international and regional legal frameworks, and other relevant laws and jurisprudence; e) effectively represents IOM on international migration law issues with external and internal counter parties.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in Law; PhD in International Law an advantage; b) minimum five years practical legal experience (or seven years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree; c) experience in legal research paramount; d) excellent drafting ability and analytical skills, in particular ability to draft papers of high quality primarily in English and Spanish; e) sound knowledge of international migration law issues and literature; f) previous experience of having own work published an advantage.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish as well as basic knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages an asset.

NOTE:

1. The tenure of contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by February 06, 2013 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.