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 : 11 March 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 successful candidate will be working in the International Partnerships Division (IPD) within
the Department of International Cooperation and Partnerships(ICP).

The Department holds primary responsibility for supporting and coordinating the Organization’s
relations with governments, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, the media, the private
sector and donors. ICP leads and coordinates dialogue-related initiatives, including the
International Dialogue on Migration, institutional support for global intra-regional and regional
consultative processes on migration (RCPs) and preparations for the annual governing body
meetings, as well as the communications and public information functions. ICP acts as a first
port of call and a “window” into IOM for external partners, answering inquiries, arranging
briefings and generally explaining the Organization.

This position will help address the need for IOM to re-assess and sustainably manage its
partnership with civil society, given the evolving definition of what constitutes civil society, and
the proliferation of migration governance initiatives and partnerships.

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of IPD, and in collaboration with the
other Migration Policy Officer of IPD, the successful candidate will support the work of the
Division, primarily on civil society engagement, as well as on Regional Consultative Processes
including secretariat functions supporting the Colombo Regional Consultative Process; on mixed
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migration matters, including protection at sea; and on institutional follow up to its pilot migration
foresight initiative.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Civil Society:

1. Support the Division as institutional civil society focal point on engagement and manage the
process of assessing IOM’s experience in partnering with civil society to date. Including, taking
stock through Regional Offices of field level interaction with civil society and experience to date.
In addition, taking stock of the experience derived from the IOM facilitated Civil Society
Consultations within the framework of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) process; and
lessons learned from IOM’s semi-annual consultations with civil society.

2. Backstop the civil society organization (CSO) assessment initiative and related consultancies,
support identification of suitable objectives, expertise and follow up; manage output production
schedule.

3. Ensure liaison and regular briefings between IOM Headquarters (HQ) and civil society
representatives; assist in arranging regular IOM-CSO migration governance consultations;
support any other events where IOM and CSOs pursue dialogue and cooperation in Geneva
and in the field.

4. Ensure IOM CSO website is updated and maintained; assist in pursuing identification of a
suitable electronic support database for managing, tracking, and storing regular information and
contacts on relevant experience with CSOs.

5. Contribute to the drafting of IPD policy documents and guidance on civil society dialogue and
partnerships, leading to an IOM Strategy on civil society engagement; liaise with other IOM
departments and offices on civil society matters including, but not limited to - the GCM related
initiatives and humanitarian consultations.

Regional and intraregional consultative processes and dialogues:

6. Support IPD as the Geneva-based CP Secretariat by providing technical and

institutional/process related support to the Geneva-based CP Chair; support the arrangement
and reporting for Geneva-based CP Expert Group meetings.

7. Liaise with relevant Divisions in HQ, including the Labour Mobility and Human Development
Division (LHD) and the Migrant Health Division (MHD)t; as well as the Regional Office for Asia
and the Pacific (ROAP), the CP Technical Support Unit (CPTSU in Colombo, Sri Lanka), and
the IOM Country Office of the rotating CP Chair to coordinate and ensure relevant advice is
available to the CP chair and member states.

Complex Migratory Flows:

8. Contribute to harmonizing IOM’s engagement in activities addressing complex migratory

flows through mapping existing mixed migration initiatives and task forces; support the
consolidation of institutional approaches to mixed migration and to Search and Rescue (SAR) /
protection at sea activities.

9. Support regular liaison primarily with UNHCR Asylum and Migration unit on matters related to
complex / mixed migration flows in close coordination with relevant substantive departments and
the Multilateral Processes Division.

General:
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10. Contribute to the Division research, communication, coordination and guidance assignments
by initiating and coordinating official communications, talking points, statements, etc.; arrange
and report on internal and external meetings as requested/required.

11. Represent the Division at internal meetings and ensures relevant substantive reporting
thereof. Prepare statements, background documents and reports for relevant meetings and
events.

12. Contribute to the selection and provide supervisory support to the interns in IPD.

13. Assist the IPD team with the development and preparation of its progress reports and
updates, and in the participation to internal as well as external international events on migration.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Law 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 migration-related issues; Preferably with training in research methods;

• Experience in working in developing or humanitarian emergency settings an advantage;
• Experience in research or policy; experience in governmental administration an advantage;
• Experience in liaising with civil society organizations, government and regional consultative
processes representatives;
• Experience in drafting policy documents and concept papers and /or developing institutional
strategy required;
• Experience in the areas of inter-state cooperation on migration, migration governance and
migration policy highly desirable; and,
• Experience in dealing with high level counterparts from government and UN agencies and
diplomatic mission.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French
and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Desirable 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.

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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.

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
df

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.

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 11 March 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.

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Posting period:
From 26.02.2019 to 11.03.2019

Requisition: VN 2019/55 (P) - Migration Policy Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (55843036) Released
Posting: Posting NC55843037 (55843037) Released

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