EU Liaison Officer (Humanitarian Response)

at  Iom Usrap Dc

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Under the direct supervision of the Global Thematic Specialist (GTS) - Humanitarian Response and Recovery and the overall supervision of the Chief of the EU Policy and Programme Support Division, the EU Liaison Officer (Humanitarian Response) supports the overall humanitarian response and civil protection portfolio with the European Union (EU) in close coordination with the GTS. This role will support the GTS in maintaining the direct relationship between IOM and EU Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies relating to the incumbent’s files, and to enhance IOM’s position in policy discussions, as well as support IOM Regional and Country Offices (ROs and COs) worldwide in their advocacy on EU-related humanitarian issues, and the development, contracting, compliance, and implementation of EU-funded humanitarian projects.
Responsibilities: Strategic Engagement
Monitoring: Support the GTS in monitoring developments globally in particular policies relating to humanitarian aid and civil protection in external action, priority changes, challenges, and positions of EU Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies, and coordinate the analysis of these developments and positions towards these with ROs, COs, and HQ as relevant.
Liaison and Engagement: As delegated by the GTS and/or the Chief of the EU Policy and Programme Support Division, represent IOM and act as a focal point for liaison with EU partners on issues related to humanitarian aid and civil protection.
Strategic Planning: Support the GTS in the coordination, development, expansion, implementation, and/or revision of strategic plans with ROs, COs, and HQ as relevant.
Technical Support to Regional and Country Offices
Coordination: Coordinate with GTS, Legal Compliance, and Financial Compliance teams on emerging opportunities, risks, and challenges related to EU policy and funding, links between geographic areas and opportunities to mainstream crosscutting issues.
Capacity Building: As delegated by the GTS, develop and conduct capacity building initiatives for RO and CO staff on EU engagement, advocacy, priorities, and fundraising as well as project development, implementation, reporting, and compliance for EU-funded programming related to humanitarian response and civil protection.
Donor Compliance: Support the GTS to provide strategic and geographic guidance to ROs, and COs on EU policies, priorities, and strategies to enhance programming related to humanitarian response and civil protection.
Programmatic Review: Coordinate the secondary review for EU-funded projects and reports on humanitarian aid and civil protection, in both centralised and decentralised funding models, as well as direct and indirect funding in coordination with GTS, Legal and Financial Compliance teams, and the Media and Communications Unit in GO Brussels.
Resource Mobilization and Funding: Support the mapping and monitoring of EU funding instruments to share opportunities and calls for proposals to GTS, ROs, and COs. Provide support to GTS, ROs, and COs in negotiations with EU donors.
Programmatic Monitoring: Support COs and ROs in follow-up on EU-funded humanitarian projects. Flag emerging challenges, trends, opportunities, and risks to the Chiefs of Mission (COMs), RTS, and/or HQ as needed. Support COs with course correction as deemed appropriate.
Knowledge Management and Learning
Knowledge Management: Coordinate and maintain the dedicated knowledge sharing platforms and disseminate innovative and good practices related to humanitarian aid and civil protection for EU funding, advocacy, and engagement externally and internally.
Learning: Gather, disseminate, and support the implementation of good practices and lessons learned from evaluations, and implementation of EU-funded programmes.

Supervise and provide technical support to relevant staff.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: EDUCATION
Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated expertise and experience in the area of project development and management, thematic capacity building, policy, and liaison in relation to EU policies and frameworks;
Experience in working in various contexts, and in leading teams and projects;
Experience in capacity development on complex programme development and implementation, including budget management;
Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic officials, as well as with EU Institutions, Bodies, Agencies and/or Delegations, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society and private sector actors;
Experience working in an international organization, United Nations, or an EU Institution, Body, or Agency;
Track record in donor liaison and engagement for policy, advocacy and resource mobilization purposes, if in the EU context an advantage.

SKILLS

Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement dynamics and ability to frame them in their regional, global, and political contexts.
Proven track record of successful engagement with EU donors and ensuring convergence of EU policies and frameworks and IOM operations.
Sound knowledge of the EU and its structures.
Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and communicate findings.
Knowledge of relevant international standards and classifications.
Excellent writing and presenting skills.
Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning and knowledge management.

Please refer the Job description for details