Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 14 Feb 2019
Position Title : Migration Policy Officer
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 14 February 2019
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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini,
Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
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).
Under the overall supervision of the of the Head of the Multilateral Processes Division on and the Director of ICP and the direct supervision of the MGI project coordinator (MPD Migration Policy Officer) on substance, the successful candidate will contribute to the scaling up of IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators (MGI).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist with activities related to the implementation of the Migration Governance Indicators
(MGI) project.
Maintain close liaison and coordination with all key stakeholders, especially relevant divisions in IOM-HQ, as well as IOM Regional offices, Country missions, Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC).
Assist MGI project coordinator in monitoring, administrative aspects of the MGI, including financial monitoring and progress reports.
Maintain close communication with MGI finance assistance assistant in IOM-Manila.
Assist in preparing and delivering presentations on the MGI and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Support the division work and participate in various meetings related to Migration Governance and its linkages with multilateral processes.
Draft notes for file with follow-up action required to these meetings and events.
Facilitate synergies between the roll-out of the MGI, MiGOF trainings related multilateral processes and the assessment of IOM’s capacity to provide policy advice.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, 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
• More than 2 years of relevant experience;
• Computer literacy, especially database tools;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; one other IOM language is essential;
• Good knowledge of MGI and MiGOF; and
• Good knowledge of migration aspects of SDGs, and other relevant international documents.
Languages
Fluency in English, working knowledge in Spanish and French is required.
Desirable Competencies:
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.
Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
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.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 14 February 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 01.02.2019 to 14.02.2019
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