Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Migration Policy Division and direct supervision of the Senior Policy Development and Coordination Officer, the Policy Officer works in close coordination with relevant Regional and Country Offices (COs) and Headquarters (HQ) Departments to facilitate the development of institutional strategic migration policy advice based on knowledge and perspectives from across the Organization and to contribute to further strengthening institutional policy capacity as well as providing overall support to the realization of IOM's Strategic Vision and Advocacy and Policy Priorities.
- Contribute to the policy advisory and technical support to IOM Country and Regional Offices, including on policy analysis, review, and coordination of expert inputs for policy development processes.
- Support the implementation of the IOM Policy Agenda by coordinating priority migration policy processes with Regional Offices and HQ Divisions, in line with institutional priorities and government requests for support.
- Contribute to the development of policy intelligence, foresight, analytical products, and strategic insights to support evidence-based migration policymaking and institutional positioning.
- Support the implementation of Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) and related data initiatives, including coordinating national and local assessments, contributing to analytical outputs, supporting country engagement, and promoting the use of evidence to inform migration policies.
- Draft and review high-quality policy papers, technical guidance, briefing notes, speeches, reports, and other strategic documents for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinate with relevant HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices to promote coherence and collaboration across policy support, governance analysis, capacity development, and related initiatives.
- Support the design and delivery of capacity-building activities, workshops, and technical assistance initiatives for governments and IOM staff on migration governance, data and policy, and related thematic areas.
- Contribute to proposal development, donor reporting, partnership building, and identification of funding opportunities.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical consultations, as required.
Education
- Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Bachelor’s Degree in above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in supporting migration policy development, governance processes, public policy analysis, or related advisory work at national, regional, or international levels;
- Experience supporting technical assistance, capacity-building initiatives, workshops, policy dialogues, or government engagement processes is desirable; and
Skills
- Demonstrated analytical, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work under pressure, and think strategically;
- First rate drafting skills, in particular ability to draft policy papers of publishable quality primarily in English on varied topics;
- demonstrated communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse partners with tact and discretion;
- Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
- Information Technology (IT) proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; and,
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 is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Required Competencies
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Notes
Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.
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