Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Head of Programme, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Project Officer (IBG) will be providing technical support to the thematic programme in support of border management authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt. In particular they will coordinate and supervise the implementation of activities related to supporting capacities at BCPs (Border Crossing Points) including border management expertise, infrastructure, and equipment, Integrated Border Management, Humanitarian Border Management, digitalization of immigration procedures, legal identity, document fraud detection as well as development and trade.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and supervise the implementation, monitoring and reporting of IBG related programmes and activities managed or implemented by IOM Egypt, in particular those related to supporting BCPs (Border Control Posts), Integrated Border Management, Humanitarian Border Management, International Migration Law, digitalization of immigration procedures, Artificial Intelligence in immigration and border management, legal identity, document fraud detection as well as development and trade, checking compliance with identified needs and IOM’s strategies, thematic guidelines and project development procedures, taking into account good practices and lessons learned.
Coordinate with the Regional Office and other IOM country offices on the development and implementation of IBG regional programmes or activities as needed.
Monitor IBG-related issues and developments in Egypt and the region as well as contribute to the development of thematic reports and policies.
Deliver presentations and training modules to the beneficiaries in the relevant thematic area of IBG.
Contribute to data collection and analysis; conduct research on relevant assigned topics; draft and/or contribute to information sheets, presentations, training curricula and materials and thematic guidance notes on IBG, identity management, legal identity, travel documents, and other relevant topics.
Maintain effective working relationships with government and UN counterparts, other project units in IOM Egypt with a special focus on those coordinating/implementing IBG-related projects/programmes – and provide technical input, when necessary, through research and training.
Coordinate the required periodic programme and mission reporting activities relating to IBG, especially relevant Priority Working Groups under the UN coordination system.
Monitor IBG-related issues and challenges, in close cooperation with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) and relevant Headquarters (HQ) Divisions; monitor and share information in a timely manner on Calls for Proposals (CFP), Expressions of Interest (EOI) and other relevant IBG-related opportunities in close coordination with IOM Egypt Policy and Programme Support Unit.
Assist in strengthening coordination efforts with government entities, embassies, implementing partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders involved in carrying out IBG activities in the country and attend relevant meetings and events.
Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff and participate actively in team work.
Undertake project related duty travel as required, and participate in IBG-related conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Undertake duty travel relating to project activities, monitoring and liaison with counterparts.
Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.
Education:
Master’s degree in Law, Security Studies, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Work Experience:
Experience in immigration and border management and law enforcement authorities.
Experience in working on project development, project management, database management, project monitoring and evaluation relevant to IBG.
Experience in working in Government, UN or other International Organizations.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting.
Experience working in Egypt and/or MENA region an asset.
Staff management experience.
Skills:
Advanced English writing, communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to collect and analyse data on IBG topics.
Capacity to conduct complex research and develop well structured project proposals, concept notes and thematic publications.
Computer/software literate, preferably knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat.
Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge Arabic, Greek, Italian, and/or of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
