Required Qualifications and ExperienceEducation
Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Experience in supporting results-based project development and reporting, technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector;
Work experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOM’s interest; and,
Experience with Results-Based Management (RBM) approach and other strategic planning approaches.
Skills
Good communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;
Confirmed experience in donor report writing in humanitarian and/or development settings;
Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and non-governmental organizations;
Capacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,
Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.
IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Notes
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.