Mobility VN: Regional Thematic Specialist (Protection) (P) (Internal Applic at IOM

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Protection Expertise, Policy Development, Advocacy, Technical Support, Quality Control, Evidence-Based Programming, Knowledge Sharing, Cross-Thematic Collaboration, Partnership Development, Risk Identification, Thought Leadership, Displacement Solutions, Migration Pathways, Regional Opportunities, Program Recommendations, Institutional Policy Implementation

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations, the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD), and the guidance of the Protection Division (PXD) in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection (PXD RTS) provides advice and support to the implementation of institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection provide oversight, quality control, and thematic support to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. The Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection also identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection offers advocacy, policy, and technical programme recommendations to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s Regional Office (RO) and COs leadership and forges strategic partnerships to advance protection objectives. For both IOM teams and partners in the Region, the Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection is the go-to source for protection expertise and guidance.

Responsibilities

The Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection provides advice and support for implementing institutional policy across Country Offices in the region. They oversee quality control and thematic support to ensure cohesive and evidence-based programming.