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CTG Overview
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Overview of Position
- Established in 1951, our client is the leading inter governmental organization in the field of migration & works closely with governmental, intergovernmental & non governmental partners. they are dedicated to promoting humane & orderly migration for the benefit of all & they do so by providing services & advice to governments & migrants.
- Our client is the coordinating agency on the regional & country level Migrant Response Plan (MRP) which stands as a comprehensive framework aimed at supporting migrants bi directionally traveling the Horn of Africa & Yemen. The MRP focuses, mainly, on the delivery of humanitarian & protection assistance to migrant population, returnees & host communities along the eastern route but also the provision of community stabilization & capacity building to vulnerable migrant returnees & local authorities respectively. As part of MRP interventions, our client closely works with Migration Response Centers (MRCs) & relevant authorities & partners to respond to immediate needs of migrants stranded in transit locations Somalia.
- Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & the direct supervision of the Program Manager Migrant Protection Assistant, the Senior Program Assistant will contribute to the implementation of Migrant Response Plan (MRP) & Migrant Protection, Return & Reintegration (MPRR) within the wider scope of interventions including but not limited to provision of protection assistance to migrants through MRCs, arrangements of return & pre departure support, capacity building of local authorities on the protection of migrants etc.
Role Objectives
- Assist the Head of Sub Office & MPA team in setting up reintegration procedures, forms & database for the returning migrants.
- Conduct interviews to verify family & clan links with applicant’s contacts (including clan leaders, identified family or clan members) & carry out Best Interest Procedures (BIPs) for UMCs & vulnerable groups prior to return.
- Coordinate with the Ethiopian Community Center (ECC) & Ethiopian consulate to carry out screening & travel document issuance.
- Arrange Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) movements from Bossaso to Ethiopia & other destinations.
- Provide administrative, logistical & financial support needed for the post arrival & reception assistance of returning migrants through provision of Onward Transportation Assistance (OTA) to the returnees’ final destination.
- Act as operational escort for returnees / migrants in need of support to reach final destinations.
- Provide counseling to returnees, early identification of special needs such as protections & health gaps & concerns & ensure effective referrals for specialized assistance in Puntland state of Somalia.
- Assist returnees in planning & implementing their preferred reintegration schemes, facilitate the procurement & delivery of reintegration support packages, support in planning payments to service providers & vendors.
- Support in the collection, entry (digitizing & encoding into a database), verifying accuracy & cleanliness of data & preparing AVRR data for further processing, analysis & reporting.
- If needs arise, support in liaising with the relevant government authorities for the establishment & effective running of mechanisms, coordination & implementation of referral networks & assistance to ensure sustainable reintegration of returnees & support to host communities.
- Provide periodic & event reports of migration management related activities, joint trips & internal & external missions in Bossaso & locations in Puntland.
- Liaise with actors & partners on the ground to carry out Best Interest Determination (BID), joint assessments, screening missions on mixed flows prior to assistance & return.
- Contribute to development of project workplans, reporting & quality assurance of MPA programs providing protection support to migrants & capacity building to frontline authorities including MRC, Mixed Migration Task Force (MMTF), border committees etc.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Project Reporting
- This role will work under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & the direct supervision of the Program Manager Migrant Protection Assistant.
Key Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in community development or social work a combination of relevant education from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience or high school degree / certificate in the same field from an accredited academic institution with 6 years of professional experience.
- Proven ability to establish & maintain strong working relations with relevant government & non governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society or private sector entities.
- Experience in the area of migration, refugees & reintegration of migrants & victims of trafficking preferably in Somalia.
- Experience in working in an international, local or associated organization.
- Knowledge of project & case management (with children, migration groups etc.).
- Knowledge in migration issues in Somalia & in Puntland in specific.
- Knowledge of reintegration & referral pathways in transit areas including Puntland.
- Knowledge in office package (Word, Excel, PPT etc.).
- For all applicants, fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written).
- Working knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
- Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.
- Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
- Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.
- Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Team Management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further Information
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
- The educational certificate of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.