Border Management Program Officer – P01

Border Management Program Officer – P01

Duties and responsibilities:

This is an entry-level, professional position designed to provide substantive contributions to the programs, projects, and activities to strengthen border management (maritime, land, and/or airport) and vulnerable target protection. Specifically, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities. (NOTE: these responsibilities and expected results are standardized, and are not necessarily performed by all staff members sharing this job title):

• Assist the Unit Head by providing technical and/or administrative assistance and support for the formulation, implementation and follow-up of border management /vulnerable target protection programs, projects, and activities.
• Research, analyze and synthesize information, and draft (reviewing and editing for consistency and language) a variety of written outputs, such as reports, project proposals, budgets, presentations, technical briefings, talking points, meeting minutes and memos.
• Monitor political, socio-economic, and other relevant developments in the region, particularly as regards to maritime, land, and/or airport security.
• Support the design and development of needs assessments and diagnostics.
• Support the organization of capacity-building workshops, roundtables, and seminars.
• Provide support in the development and strengthening of relations with relevant state institutions and actors and respond to requests for information (verbal and written) from a range of sources with respect to operational issues.
• Assist in the preparation of, and participate in technical assistance missions to Member States, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing, and backstopping for others.

 Qualifications:

Education & Experience:  
 

Essential: First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, International Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Procurement, Law, Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Communication, Cultural studies, Economics, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political science, Social work), Psychology or Sociology or a related field AND 1 year of relevant experience  including internship(s) in a similar position at the national and/or international level working in the field of border security.

Desirable: Experience with or knowledge of OAS mandates and priorities as related to the area of work and/or the dynamics of the Inter-American agenda and system. Familiarity working on technical cooperation programs/projects.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Essential: Ability to effectively work using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications and software applicable to the area of work, such as Visio, Access, Share Point). 

Languages:

Essential – Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the OAS (read, write, and communicate).

Desirable – Working knowledge of other two OAS official languages.

Personal Competencies: Client Orientation, Knowledge Sharing, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills. Ability to clearly communicate in the languages required for the post.

The GS/OAS embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. Thus, the GS/OAS, in accordance with its rules and regulations, is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, achieving a diverse staff, and will consider a wide geographic representation, as well as gender equity and equality, in the selection of candidates.

Please note that the mandatory retirement age for staff members at the General Secretariat of the OAS is 65 years old.

Benefits:

- Compensation:

Professional Category: Remuneration = Basic Salary + Post Adjustment
Net of taxes for non-US citizens 

- US citizens tax reimbursement: US Citizens are reimbursed for most taxes paid on OAS remuneration.  

- Paid Annual Leave: 21 days from 1st year. Increase to 30 days within 5 years. 

- Sick Leave and Parental Leave.

- Health Insurance: OAS pays 2/3 of premium.

- Pension and Savings Plans: In addition to salary, OAS contributes 14% of pensionable remuneration to a Retirement and Pension Plan. Staff contribute 7%.

- Additional benefits (dependent on contract type): Mobilization allowance, repatriation grant, language allowance home leave travel, dependency allowance, life insurance.