Education
- High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Experience in working closely with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups including by providing them with counseling and referral pathways;
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with government counterparts, local non-governmental partners, international organizations and private sector entities;
- Experience in return and reintegration, possibly in the framework of AVRR schemes, or experience in other relevant fields such as livelihood or protection programming;
- Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills;
- Ability to work independently and under pressure;
- Ability to supervise and work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
- Good understanding of social protection and/ or migration issues, in particular migrants’ rights and migrants’ protection is a strong advantage.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English and Amharic is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of other Ethiopia languages, particularly Afaan Oromo and/or Tigrigna is desirable.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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.
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.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.