Responsibilities

• Support the technical, operational and administrative implementation of IBG projects in Ethiopia, with a particular focus on the Ethiopia component of the regional counter-smuggling project and other synergistic IBG interventions.

• Support the planning, coordination and follow-up of activities related to border solutions, including document verification systems, identity and border management tools, MIDAS-related activities, and other operational support initiatives within the IBG portfolio.

• Contribute to the implementation of activities related to curriculum development, training systems strengthening, development of training materials, and institutional capacity-building for relevant government counterparts and training institutions within the IBG portfolio.

• Participate in assessments, field missions and site visits related to border management, document verification, training systems, institutional strengthening and related IBG interventions.

• Support the organization and follow-up of trainings, workshops, technical meetings, consultations and coordination activities with relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation, revision and tracking of project workplans, implementation schedules and technical deliverables related to assigned activities.

• Support coordination with relevant government counterparts, including immigration, police, training institutions and other technical departments, under the guidance of the Programme Officer.

• Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, reports, presentations, visibility materials and other project documents related to IBG activities.

• Maintain organized records of technical, operational and activity-related documentation and follow up on agreed action points arising from meetings, missions and consultations.

• Support implementation of activities related to standard operating procedures, tools, guidelines and operational frameworks developed under IBG projects.

• Contribute to internal coordination and knowledge management within the IBG unit, including through support to cross-project synergies and information-sharing.

• Undertake duty travel to airports, border crossing points, training institutions and other implementation sites as required.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree or equivalent in Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Education, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least four (04) years of relevant professional experience; or

• Secondary school diploma with six (06) years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in project implementation related to migration management, border governance, identity management, training and capacity-building, or related fields.

• Experience supporting operational activities related to border management solutions, document verification systems, legal identity, MIDAS, document examination and forensic systems, or similar technical and institutional interventions is an advantage.

• Experience supporting curriculum development, training systems strengthening, or institutional capacity-building is an asset.

• Experience supporting field missions, assessments, workshops and coordination with government counterparts.

• Knowledge of project implementation and administrative processes.

• Experience drafting reports, briefing notes and technical or operational documentation.

• Experience working with border operating agencies such as immigration, police, customs, trade and transport sectors.

Skills

• Strong drafting and reporting skills.

• Strong coordination and organizational skills.

• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Ability to support implementation across technical and operational workstreams.

• Ability to work effectively with government counterparts and diverse stakeholders.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Amharic (oral and written) is required.

• Knowledge of other national languages is an advantage.

Language proficiency may be evaluated through written and/or oral assessments during the recruitment process.

Required Competencies

IOM Core Values

All IOM staff members are expected to demonstrate the following values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity

• Integrity and transparency

• Professionalism

• Courage

• Empathy

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork

• Delivering results

• Managing and sharing knowledge

• Accountability

• Communication

Managerial Competencies – Behavioural Indicators (Level 2)

(Applicable if supervising staff)

• Leadership

• Empowering others

• Building trust

• Strategic thinking and vision

• Humility