JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

IOM, UN Migration Agency in Beirut, Lebanon is looking for a Project Officer (Human Rights/International Migration Law) who will be responsible for providing technical support as part of projects targeting border management authorities in Lebanon in coordination with the IOM Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ).

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and provide technical support in implementation, monitoring and reporting on the action plans related to the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy within the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) programme and activities implemented by IOM Lebanon CO.
2. Support the monitoring and regularly reassess the risks related to the implementation of IBG projects supporting border management agencies while taking into account the regional context, legal framework, and stakeholder analysis and provide advice on the necessary mitigation measures.
3. Coordinate and facilitate dialogue frameworks bringing together civil society, communities and national authorities to discuss border management and human rights issues.
4. Coordinate with relevant units in IOM HQ, RO, and other IOM Country Offices, other UN entities and project implementation partners on the development and implementation of the relevant Human Rights related components of programmes or activities as well as the related communication strategy.
5. Contribute to relevant HQ-led global initiatives related to the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy.
6. Monitor the Migration Law context and developments in Lebanon and the Region, as well as contribute to the development of thematic reports and policies.
7. Conduct research on relevant assigned topics; draft and/or contribute to information sheets, presentations, training curricula and materials and thematic guidance notes on Migration Law, Human Rights, Refugee Law and other relevant topics.
8. Contribute to the development and delivery of presentations and training modules to border management agencies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the relevant thematic areas of Migration Law and Human Rights.
9. Assist in strengthening coordination efforts with government entities, embassies, UN agencies, and other stakeholders involved in carrying out relevant activities in the country and attend relevant meetings and events.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, International Migration Law, Human Rights, Refugee Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in working in legal professions – law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary or similar;
• Experience working in the area of human rights including capacity building and monitoring;
• Experience in working in Government, UN or other International Organizations including non-governmental ones;
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting;
• Experience working on the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy is an asset; and,
• Experience working in Lebanon and/or Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region an asset.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of fundamental human rights legal framework and international and regional mechanisms system – including those of the UN, African Union and the Arab League;
• Basic knowledge of institutional mandates. related to the position and of UN human rights methodologies including UN HRDDP;
• Capacity to monitor human rights-related matters and to propose possible means for their resolution, including assisting in advocacy efforts;
• Ability to identify information relevant to human rights, synthesize significant amounts of information and to produce human rights analysis drawing on all available sources of information, including open sources;
• Advanced English writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Capacity to conduct complex research and develop well structured project proposals, concept notes and thematic publications;
• Capacity to deliver training activities to law enforcement authorities; and,
• Computer/software literate, preferably knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, and/or another official UN Language (Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station”s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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