Regional Programme Officer (Labour Migration and Social Inclusion (LMI))

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (RPLO) at the
Regional Office (RO) for West and Central Africa and direct supervision of the Senior Regional
Labour Migration and Social Inclusion Specialist (RTS LMI); and, in collaboration with relevant
units at Headquarters and the Country Offices in West and Central Africa, the successful
candidate will be responsible and accountable for contributing to and providing technical support
for the development and coordination of regional programmes under the portfolio of Labour
Migration and Social Inclusion (LMI) at the Regional Office for West and Central Africa based in
Dakar, Senegal.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the LMI RTS to support the implementation of regional projects
coordinated through RO Dakar, assisting with the tracking of budgetary, administrative, and
technical aspects and checking that they are in line with IOM’s policies and procedures; notably
the MIRAC project on Migration and Trade in West Africa which is managed by the LMI RTS in
RO Dakar.
2. Support the LMI RTS by researching opportunities that further enhance the LMI portfolio, draft
segments of project proposals, and analyze emerging trends, etc.
3. In close coordination with the LMI RTS and Project Managers at the country level, contribute
to the review of interim and final project reports based on programme objectives, work plans,
and timelines set by project agreements to facilitate timely endorsement and submission to
donor.
4. Support the implementation of initiatives related to strengthening labour migration
management and diaspora engagement in West and Central Africa, and participate in relevant
meetings and events as required.
5. Research and document emerging labour migration trends, draft briefs, proposals and other
written materials to facilitate resource mobilization and other strategic engagements with key
partners, including donors and government entities.
6. Keep track of LMI focal points in the region and backstop the coordination of regional and
multi-country projects managed by designated country missions; support the organization of
regional capacity building activities under the LMI portfolio.
7. Support knowledge management on the LMI portfolio and facilitate exchanges between
Country Officed, including through a regular monitoring of existing online platforms (MS Teams,
etc.).
8. Backstop the coordination of various LMI initiatives, including those requiring the inputs of
other ROs, LMI divisions in HQ and other IOM Country and Regional offices.
9. Undertake duty travel as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Law, Migration studies or a related
field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience at IOM and/or other UN agencies is a strong advantage;
• Experience in areas relevant to labour migration;
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institutions and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• Experience with handling confidential data;
• Experience in regional coordination; and,
• Prior work experience in the region and understanding of regional issues and trends.
Skills
• Demonstrated analytical and writing skills;
• Good knowledge of human and financial resources management; and
• Good understanding of regional migration trends and dynamics.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in
English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, and/or local languages is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed
manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve
shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the
ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling
environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.