Project Officer (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) (P) at IOM

Dili, Dili, East Timor -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Immigration, Border Governance, Stakeholder Liaison, Capacity Building, Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, Procurement, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Data Analysis, Negotiation, Supervision, Coordination, Analytical 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 For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), and in close coordination with the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office and relevant Divisions/Departments/Units at Headquarter (HQ), the Project Officer - Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) will be responsible and accountable for the implementation and oversight of the IBG portfolio in Timor-Leste. The Project Officer (IBG) will work closely with the Government of Timor-Leste and the donor to implement the Immigration and Border Governance project in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the Government of Timor-Leste and the donor. The ultimate objective of the project is to strengthen Timor-Leste’s migration and border management systems to counter organized crime, promote national security, and support economic growth. The project 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). The project will also deliver a suite of capacity building activities to relevant national stakeholders including training and the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will be responsible and accountable for the implementation and oversight of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) portfolio in Timor-Leste, working closely with the Government and donor to ensure timely project execution. The ultimate objective is to strengthen Timor-Leste’s migration and border management systems to counter organized crime, promote national security, and support economic growth.