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
pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international
migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations.
This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees
worldwide. Movement Operations departments in various IOM Country offices (COs), coordinated
under the unit of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Mobility
Pathways and inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for
migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements
with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's
programmes.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of RMM and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme
Coordinator, RMM, the successful candidate will assist with RMM projects, primarily through administrative
support, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, implementation, and communications.
long-term objectives as defined in the programme documents, including support for the country
assessments, and implementation of activities to develop or strengthen resettlement programmes.
Economic Area (EEA) for new and ongoing projects that have resettlement and/or movement
components, including the development of project proposals, appeals, and response plans.
development and implementation support related to complementary pathways and protection
mainstreaming.
collecting information and inputs related to complementary pathways and protection
mainstreaming, promoting broader institutional coordination on establishing, expanding and
enhancing resettlement and complementary pathways.
practice on frameworks and tools related to the operationalization of complementary pathways
and protection mainstreaming across RMM programming.
Divisions and Units on policy updates, in relation to management and transportation of vulnerable
migrants.
contributing to the development of slide presentations, press notes, Talking Points, situation
reports, and newsletter.
pathways and protection mainstreaming, and other components for inclusion in RMM Portal and
other fora.
UNHCR, other relevant stakeholders, and the donor meetings.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two
years of relevant professional experience; or
Experience
and/or working for an organization which provides humanitarian assistance;
communications;
Skills
meet deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports and presentations;
diverse stakeholders;
- Computer literate, well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and design software;
- Familiarity with IOM’s role in resettlement and movement operations;
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
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.
written and/or oral assessments.
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.
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.