Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Political, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage; and,
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects, creation of Communication and Visibility materials, Reporting, Project Development, is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills, particularly in the implementation of construction-related projects;
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Skills in using Adobe suit (Photoshop, InDesign);
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Arabic, and French; and,
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French,).

Required Competencies

IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values

- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity : Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage : Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy : Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies

behavioural indicators

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication : Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.