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Vacancy Notice No: 2010/04

Duty Station: Belgrade

Position Title: National Legal and Institutional Expert

Classification: G6

Duration of Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension

Type of Contract: Special Fixed-Term

Under a new 24-month EU contract aimed at building Serbia’s capacity to manage migration in accordance with international and EU standards, IOM is seeking applications from qualified individuals that can fulfill the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the terms of reference below.

The overarching aim of the project is to contribute to the establishment of a Migration Management Framework in the Republic of Serbia in line with the EU acquis and to strengthen the capacity of central and local institutions to achieve EU standards in Migration Management, Readmission and the Reintegration of Returnees. In order to achieve this goal, IOM will work closely with the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees (SCR) as well as government institutions participating in the Coordination Body for Managing and Monitoring Migration (CBMMM).

General functions: Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with the International Migration Policy Expert and the International Legal Expert, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Specific Objectives

Assess the legislative for migration management in Serbia
Assess the institutional framework for migration management and propose organization changes needed to support the transition of the SCR into an National nigration Agency
In coordination with the SCR legal unit, draft by-laws and decisions that are necessary to mandate and obligate CBMMM institutions to share migration data and information between institutions
Support the implementation of key activities linked to the establishment of Local Migration Councils and the development of Local Migration Action Plans
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Tasks

Building on previous EU framework contracts reports and recommendations, carry out a gap analysis of existing Serbian migration legislation with EU migration-related legislation
Propose legislative and regulatory changes to current Serbian legislation with a view towards EU acquis alignment
Assess the existing institutional framework on migration in Serbia and propose an EU-oriented institutional model for the SCR with corresponding organigram and ToRs per organizational unit
Support and enhance the role of Municipal Trustee within the new EU-oriented configuration
In coordination with the SCR legal unit, support the drafting of by-laws, decisions, instructions and any other legal documents required to fully implement the project’s Data Sharing Mechanism (DSM) on a bi-lateral and multi-lateral basis
Carry out in-depth consultations with SCR, the CBMMM and relevant migration partners such as IOs and NGOs, in view of outlining and proposing a detailed and realistic 2012-13 migration management action plan with corresponding costs
Support the development of Local Migration Action Plans through local consultations, coaching, monitoring, training and sharing of national and EU best practices
Contribute to the drafting of handbook outlining best practices, guidelines and operational procedures for the establishment of Local Migration Councils and the drafting and implementation of Local Migration Action Plans
Liaise as required with relevant functional units at IOM Headquarters and IOM’s Regional Office
Undertake and contribute to the organization of field visits as well as international duty travel
Prepare written documents related to the above mentioned tasks and contribute to the drafting of EU narrative reports
Participate and contribute to the organization of public events,,trainings and other activities organized by the project
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Mission

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

University degree in law, preferably with a international law focus; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
At least six years of experience in supporting the drafting of laws and by-laws with in-depth understanding of law drafting and adoption processes in Serbia
Good knowledge of the EU acquis and in particular its migration components
Knowledge of the Serbian migration system as well as migration trends and dynamics
Experience in drafting protocols for the inter-institutional sharing of confidential data and information
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, EU institutions, other national/international institutions and NGOs
Proven partnership working and strong on donor relations/resource mobilization
Experience in programme implementation and in achieving outputs as per results framework/log-frame requirements

Competencies

Highly developed English writing, drafting and oral presentation skills
Expertise in migration management
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to offer expert legal advice, formulate laws and by-laws
Ability to review and analyze legal documents
Excellent training and coaching experience
Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills and client-orientation
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work/coordinate effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

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