Border Management Specialist (LP3)

About the role

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is recruiting a Border Management Specialist (LP3) in Amman, Jordan, for a 12-month staff contract. The specialist contributes to ICMPD's border management and security portfolio, providing technical expertise in the design, delivery and evaluation of projects, and works under the supervision of the Project Manager and with guidance from the regional Portfolio Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Implement border management activities in line with ICMPD's quality standards and project work plans, delivering 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 the Project Managers and the Portfolio Manager.

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.
• Minimum of 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 to law enforcement or border management professionals, and drafting technical documents such as assessment reports, SOPs, manuals and concept notes.
• Experience with national or regional law enforcement institutions and international organisations; EU-funded project experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in English and French, and proficiency with standard IT tools.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of border management and security legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks; Middle East context expertise is an asset.
• Applied knowledge of integrated border management, counterterrorism and organised crime.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, able to work in multicultural teams and under pressure.

What we offer

• Monthly net base salary of 3,321 JOD.
• Participation in the ICMPD provident fund, health and accident insurance, six weeks' annual leave, and where applicable dependent's, mobility and mobility-related allowances.