Border Management Specialist (LP3)

About the role

The Border Management Specialist contributes to the implementation and development of ICMPD's border management and security portfolio in Jordan. Working under the supervision of the Project Manager and with guidance from the regional Portfolio Manager, the specialist provides technical expertise in designing, delivering and evaluating projects, engaging national stakeholders, regional partners and international institutions to strengthen capacity, facilitate training and improve policy and operations in Integrated Border Management (IBM) and border security.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver border management activities in line with ICMPD's quality standards and project work plans, developing technical assessments, advisory inputs and operational tools on time.
• Review project outputs for quality, relevance and consistency, document lessons learned and share them across projects and regions.
• Provide training and advisory support to partner institutions through tailored documents, curricula, guidance tools and manuals, and contribute to ICMPD's knowledge management and communities of practice.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with government authorities, law enforcement agencies and regional organisations, and take part in technical exchanges.
• Develop new project ideas, concept notes and proposal inputs with Project Managers and the Portfolio Manager, using lessons learned to strengthen the portfolio.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted instead.
• At least 5 years of experience in law enforcement and/or training with a focus on border management and security at the international level.
• Experience delivering training and capacity-building for law enforcement or border management professionals.
• Proven experience drafting technical documentation such as assessment reports, SOPs, manuals and concept notes.
• Experience working with national or regional law enforcement institutions and international organisations; EU-funded project experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of integrated border management, counterterrorism and organised crime; specific expertise in the Middle East context is an asset.
• Proficiency in English and French, and proficiency with standard IT tools.