Closing date: Monday, 9 March 2015

Page 1 / 4 Position Title : Identity and Border Management Officer Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2 Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Closing Date : March 09, 2015 Reference Code : VN2015/21(P)-INT Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Context: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Division, Department of Migration Management (DMM) in Headquarters, and with technical supervision of the Information Management Coordinator Information Technology and Communications Division (ITC), and in coordination with the MIDAS Support Committee (MIDAS SC), the successful candidate will be responsible for the further development of identity and border management software solutions, in particular the Migration Information OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favourably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Page 2 / 4 and Data Analyses System (MIDAS), IOM's Border Information Management System (BMIS), and the provision of related programme support to IOM missions and their host governments using -- or considering the use of -- such IOM border management solution. Core Functions / Responsibilities: In support of worldwide MIDAS implementation: 1. Provide onsite and remote support to IOM offices and national immigration services in new and existing MIDAS-using countries. 2. Propose, plan, design, develop, maintain and support MIDAS functionalities in line with evolving needs and industry practices for identity and border management solutions. 3. Work with the MIDAS Support Committee to determine priorities for new MIDAS functionalities and develop them. 4. Provide advice on identity and border management software, and new ways to use the MIDAS software; enhance its adaptability in context of varied technical landscape of MIDAS-implementing countries as appropriate. 5. Provide advice to IOM offices in the design and implementation of MIDAS and other identity and border management installations, including assistance with budgeting and technical specifications for the procurement of workstations and related equipment. 6. Review and provide advice on MIDAS, identity and border management components of project proposals. 7. Ensure that MIDAS and related software technical documentation and user manuals are up to date and available as required for additional maintenance, support or user training. 8. Undertake, as required, training of technical counterparts on the administration of systems, as well as end-user utilization. 9. Regularly monitor, propose and implement all necessary modifications for MIDAS software and database administration in compliance of IOM IT policies, standards and best practices for high performance, reliability and information security. 10. Assist in the identification and recruitment of qualified programmers that may be needed to support further growth of the MIDAS, identity and border management systems to include additional functionalities or to respond to evolving business requirements. 11. Perform such other duties as may be required. Required Competencies Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; Page 3 / 4
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. Technical
• Delivers optimal IT solutions within the defined resources parameters;
• Correctly applies knowledge of specialized IT disciplines;
• Anticipates and prepares response to changing IT needs of the relevant organizational unit. Required Qualifications and Experience Education
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience
• Experience in systems analysis and design, programming using Microsoft technologies (SQL, Visual Basic, .NET) and database management for border management solutions;
• Experience developing systems that collect and use biometric information, particularly photographs and fingerprints;
• Experience in planning and delivering end-user training, IT administrators training and undertaking information systems support;
• Knowledge and experience in project coordination, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in liaising with representatives from government departments on issues related to policy, management, procedures and training;
• Experience in capacity building initiatives and training delivery in Border Management Information Systems, including providing advice on development and budgeting for projects;
• Previous work experience in the African region, the focus region of current MIDAS applications;
• Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27001 is an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience, understands and adequately translates business requirements into efficient information system processes and solutions;
• Solid technical documentation writing skills for systems analysis and design, coding documentation, administrators and user manuals. Page 4 / 4 Languages Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Spanish or other relevant languages is an advantage. How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by March 09, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system. Posting period: From 23.02.2015 to 09.03.2015 Requisition: VN 2015/21 (P) - Identity and Border Management Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (54641335) Released Posting: VN 2015/21 (P) - Identity and Border Management Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (54641336) Released

Application information: http://www.iom.int/files/live/sites/iom/files/About-IOM/recruitment/VN_2015_21.pdf