Community Driven Development Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Community Driven Development Officer

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 29 August 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is dedicated to enhancing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus by integrating our humanitarian, transition, recovery, and development portfolios. This comprehensive, people-centric approach addresses the root causes of vulnerability, resolves displacement issues, and promotes sustainable development.

Community-Based Planning (CBP) is a core methodology that supports outcomes from humanitarian aid to development. It empowers local actors, governments, and displaced populations, fostering resilience and self-reliance. Recognized by the UN and aligned with IOM’s Strategic Objective 2, CBP is critical for achieving meaningful participation and inclusion of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and local communities. The recent launch of IOM’s CBP Manual, along with training workshops and pilot projects, underscores the potential for expanding and adapting CBP across diverse contexts, particularly urban settings.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Transition and Recover Division and the direct supervision of the Livelihoods and Resilience Officer from the Peace and Recovery Division, the Community Driven Development Officer will develop and deliver capacity-building activities, provide technical expertise and support to country offices, design and deploy CBP tools, conduct field visits, and engage with stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and harmonization of Community-Based Planning methodologies across diverse contexts.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deliver capacity-building activities, workshops, and training sessions on CBP methodologies for staff, partners, and government officials.
2. Provide technical expertise and support to country offices on the implementation and adaptation of CBP tools and methodologies.
3. Design, refine, and deploy practical tools and guidelines for effective community-based planning and engagement.
4. Conduct field visits to support the implementation of CBP activities and provide on-site technical assistance and training.
5. Lead the development and standardization of the CBP methodology and toolkit by reviewing academic literature, policy documents, and local legislation.
6. Develop training packages for local authorities by reviewing local policies, creating mechanisms, and facilitating the integration of Community Action Plans (CAPs) into local recovery and development frameworks.
7. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of CBP interventions, providing recommendations for improvement and ensuring best practices are followed.
8. Prepare and disseminate reports, including donor reports, information products, and visibility materials, ensuring compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
9. Support the harmonization of CBP approaches across different country offices to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
10. Engage with stakeholders, including local authorities, community-based organizations, and other partners, to promote and coordinate CBP activities and initiatives.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, International Development, Anthropology, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in social science or policy-oriented research, including the development of methodologies and analysis.
• Extensive experience with urban-related migration and displacement opportunities and challenges, particularly those facing both migrant communities and urban governments and local service providers.
• Experience in practical management of local/community-based programmes and/or supporting local authorities in policy development processes that are inclusive of migrants, displaced people, and all community members.
• Experience in the international development system in the context of migration and sustainable development; and,
• Operational experience in community-based programming, public participation, citiz enengagement/inclusion, participatory policy development, inclusive urban or public planning, or design thinking.

Skills

• Proven track record in conceptualizing and developing community-based tools and designing and delivering trainings for local authorities, utilizing interactive engagement tools and methodologies;
• In-depth understanding of and expertise in training and training of trainers (TOT) methodology;
• Strong knowledge of participatory, public engagement approaches to local governance, including development, local policy development, and urban planning;
• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to elaborate and visualize new concepts and design ideas;
• Attention to detail, excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to work independently, and meet deadlines; and,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with multicultural and geographically diverse audiences.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

• The duty station is Geneva, Switzerland
• Subject to approval the selected candidate may be authorized to telecommute.

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.