Migration Policy Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Migration Policy Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 17 September 2021

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

The Department of International Cooperation and Partnerships (ICP) is responsible for following developments, analysing and leading on migration policy at the international level, in close collaboration with other Headquarters (HQ) departments, the Special Liaison Office in New York and the field, in particular Regional Liaison and Policy Officers (RLPOs). This includes ensuring appropriate participation in and contributions to the work of bodies such as the UN Network on Migration, the UN General Assembly, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).

Together with IOM’s GMDAC in Berlin, the Multilateral Processes Division developed the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) as a benchmarking tool to support governments in assessing their existing frameworks on migration.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Multilateral Processes Division and direct supervision of the MGI Programme Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the scaling up of IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) with the following duties and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with activities related to the implementation of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) project,
2. Maintain close liaison and coordination with all key stakeholders, especially GMDAC, relevant divisions in IOM-HQ, as well as IOM Regional offices, Country missions;
3. Accompany IOM Country Missions throughout all phases of the implementation of the MGI;
4. Contribute to the identification and establishment of new partnerships;
5. Help the Project Coordinator in developing and implementing a resource mobilization strategy.
6. Draft and deliver presentations on the MGI as appropriate;
7. Draft notes for file with follow-up action required to MGI-related meetings and events;
8. Facilitate synergies between the roll-out of the MGI, and related initiatives within and outside the organization;
9. Help the Project Coordinator and other team members in updating and implementing the MGI communications strategy
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Migration studies, Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in resource mobilization, development of project, and proposal/report writing;

• Experience with external representation including with high levels government representatives, UNs partners and donors;

• Proven experience in organizing and taking part in multistakeholder consultations on migration; and

• Good knowledge and/or experience working on MGI and Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF).

Skills

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;

• Practical experience of multitasking, prioritizing and working independently.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of other UN official languages 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

1 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 three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

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 action 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.p

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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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 security clearances.

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