Programme Associate (Human Rights) at IOM

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Rights Monitoring, Capacity Development, International Human Rights Law, UN HRDDP, Research Skills, Coordination, English Fluency, Arabic Fluency, Microsoft Office, Reporting, Humanitarian Law, Refugee Law

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn 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] are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope IOM supports the Government of Lebanon in ensuring safe, orderly, and regular migration by developing its capacity to effectively manage cross-border movements. In line with national and regional priorities, IOM’s Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme implements projects to improve border governance capacities in Lebanon, through infrastructure, equipment, capacity building and policy support to Lebanese authorities. This includes activities related to migrant regularization, identity management, border infrastructure and information systems, airport safety and humanitarian border management, among others. Under the overall supervision of the IBG Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the Migration Policy Officer (IBG), the Programme Associate (Human Rights) will be providing support to the thematic programme in support of border management authorities in Lebanon. In particular, the incumbent will support the implementation of activities and components of activities related to Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law, including in relation to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP). The incumbent will also provide support for IBG projects at IOM Lebanon in the related area, contributing to activities related to the protection of Human Rights in immigration and border governance contexts.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will support the implementation of activities related to Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Refugee Law for border management authorities in Lebanon. This includes contributing to the protection of human rights within immigration and border governance contexts and adhering to the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy.