Head of Sub-office

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Mission (HoM) in Addis Ababa and the direct
supervision of the Senior Operations Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for
contributing to programme development, planning the development and implementation of IOM
activities in the sub-office and carrying out duties related to the organization#s movement
activities.

In particular he/she will:

1. Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the Regional Government and
programme partners such as regional authorities, Disaster for Prevention and Preparedness
Bureau (DPPB), Administration for Refugees/Returnees Affairs (ARRA), United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United States Refugee Programme (USRP), Population,
Refugees and Migration (PRM), Church World Service (CWS) and any other concerned
agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and
facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities.

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2. Assist in identifying possible areas of IOM intervention; in particular in the area of Disaster
Risk management and other migration related initiatives in the region.

3. Establish contact with appropriate partner agencies when basic or special needs at field
level are identified.

4. Act as the mission's focal point for emergency and relief in Somali region of Ethiopia.

5. Develop and maintain a dialogue with local/national security services, UN Department of
Safety and Security (UNDSS) and government factors related to the safety and security of IOM
staff, the refugees involved in IOM programmes and the protection of missions assets. Phase III
area will require properly maintain vehicles and MOSS compliance on all activities.

6. Oversee the administrative functions including but not limited to:

a. managing staff and ensuring IOM Administration rules and regulations are implemented;
b. monitoring and supervising the financial expenditures of the office;
c. approving payments and managing funds;
d. supervising the procurement and logistic services, including contracts with suppliers
of goods and services.

7. Supervise all arrangements and operations in Dire Dawa for medical processing of USRP
caseload from Kibrebaya. Ensure timely departures from Kibrebaya of refugees to Addis and
Dire Dawa. Work closely with transport providers to guarantee safety and escorting of all
convoys.

8. Provide logistical backstopping for CWS and Citizenship Immigration Service (CIS)
missions to Dire Dawa. Coordinate hotel reservations, work space and security for the circuit
rides. Work closely with the Regional Security Officer (RSO) in Addis to provide daily updates
when circuit ride is occurring.

9. Supervise the USRP caseloads and processes for resettlement from the Somali region
and identify possible fraud, corruption or faults in the entire process. Maintain constant liaison
with UNHCR, ARRA and other camp NGO's and creating an information network among
resettlement actors.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
Education and Experience

a) Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Political
or Social Sciences, or Law, or Business Administration or alternatively an equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience; b) three years experience in the field of
migration assistance, technical cooperation project design, management and implementation;
c) experience in post conflict operations and in liaising with governmental and diplomatic
authorities, as well as with international institutions; d) experience in migrant processing, of
which some acquired in the region with particular emphasis on US Refugee Admission
Programme (USRAP); e) working experience in the East Africa/Somali Area of responsibility
(AOR).

Competencies

a) Excellent communication and negotiation skills; b) ability to draft documents clearly and
concisely; c) strong strategic and creative thinking; d) strong knowledge of USRAP
movements and overall USRAP structure, main actors (OPE and IOMNY); e) effective
resource management skills; f) ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities;
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g) familiarity with financial management; h) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive
for results; i) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity; j) ability to work
effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
k) good level of computer literacy.

Languages

Thorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of Somali or Amharic an advantage.

NOTE:

1. The tenure of contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged.

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