National Project Officer (IBG) at IOM

Dili, Dili, East Timor -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Support, Implementation, Reporting, Monitoring, Evaluation, Immigration, Border Management, Aviation Security, National Security, Liaising, Coordination, Capacity-Building, MIDAS, UNOCT, Communication, Organizational Skills

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 [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] 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 and internal-equivalent candidates [https://www.iom.int/resources/iom-candidate-tier-systems] as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)), and in close coordination with the IBG Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office as well as relevant Divisions, Departments, and Units at Headquarters (HQ), the National Project Officer – Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) will be responsible and accountable for supporting the day‑to‑day implementation of activities under the IBG portfolio in Timor-Leste. For all activities related to the United Nations Office of Counter‑Terrorism (UNOCT), the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, Countering Terrorist Travel Section, ensuring full alignment with UNOCT policies, programme objectives, and reporting requirements. The National Project Officer (IBG) will work closely with the Government of Timor-Leste and the donor to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the Immigration and Border Governance project, meeting the expectations of both the Government and the donor. The incumbent will also support the implementation of the UN’s Countering Terrorist Travel (CT Travel) Programme, which aims to establish a national Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) system in Timor-Leste. The ultimate objective of both projects is to strengthen Timor-Leste’s migration and border management systems to counter organized crime, enhance national security, and support economic development. The initiatives will expand and enhance the Migration and Border Management Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), through the roll-out of the system to additional target Border-Crossing Points (BCPs), as well as support efforts to lay the ground for inter-operability between MIDAS and UNOCT goTravel solution, which supports the end-to-end process for law enforcement to obtain passenger data from (airline) carriers and conduct targeted analysis. In addition, both projects will deliver a csuite of capacity‑building activities for relevant national stakeholders, including training programmes and the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to strengthen institutional capacities and ensure sustainability.

Responsibilities

The officer supports the day-to-day implementation of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) portfolio in Timor-Leste, working closely with the Government and donor to ensure timely project execution. This includes supporting the UN’s Countering Terrorist Travel (CT Travel) Programme, focusing on API/PNR systems and expanding the MIDAS system.