International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking qualified and competent applicants to fill the position of National Programme Officer (Disability Inclusion) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance to protection and non-protection teams on areas related to disability inclusion programming aspects including project activities, workplans, and budgets.
- Provide technical support and guidance on Disability Inclusion (DI) to program and support units to strengthen the accessibility of existing and new IOM structures according to priorities identified at the mission level.
- Participate in and monitor capacity-building activities to support PXU staff on DI initiatives, highlighting good practices, ensuring liaison with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and making recommendations on concrete steps to deliver on commitments at the field level.
- Establish DI focal points in different sub-offices across Ethiopia to lead local-level inclusion efforts.
- Develop and facilitate capacity-building initiatives on mainstreaming DI for IOM staff and implementing partners, including DI focal points.
- Identify and liaise with key stakeholders, particularly OPDs, to conduct consultations.
- Review relevant IOM materials, tools, practices, and policies to further build on the list of priority tools/resources needed for DI in IOM Ethiopia by program units.
- Encourage and support the standardization of disability-inclusive monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, including data disaggregated by disability.
- Provide technical assistance to research efforts on DI across IOM programming.
- Participate in inter-agency task teams and other relevant working groups to contribute to thematic discussions and work on DI.
- Facilitate the mainstreaming of DI into the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and project visibility documents.
- Undertake duty travel to IOM field locations as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skill and Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.
- Experience and expertise in the field of disability inclusion.
- Updated knowledge in research and needs assessment.
- Experience in mediation, facilitation, leadership, or facilitation of consultative processes.
- Experience in Protection programming or working with vulnerable individuals or communities in an emergency or post-conflict environment.
- Excellent track record of effective working relationships with UN, government, and non-government partners and communities.
- Project management, results-based management, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) skills are assets.
- Knowledge of Protection standards.
- Fluent in English (oral and written) and Amharic. Working knowledge of other local languages is desirable.
Application Procedure:
External applicants must apply via EthioJobs, and internal applicants must apply via ethiopiarmuhr@iom.int. The email subject line must indicate the vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the vacancy announcement.
Required documents:
- Motivation/Application letter
- CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone)
- Copies of Academic Certificates from Accredited Universities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation. Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Applications: May 13, 2024
IOM looks forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates committed to promoting disability inclusion and contributing to the organization’s mission.