Associate Protection Officer

Position Title: Associate Protection Officer

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P1

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 January 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM’s Protection Division (PXD), aims to contribute to promoting and upholding the rights of migrants including displaced persons and their communities, reducing protection risks and supporting Governments to manage migration by implementing preventive, responsive, remedial and standard setting actions. These actions are implemented through the 6 Protection operational pillars – thematic guidance, direct assistance, convening and dialogue, advocacy and communication, training and capacity building and data, research and learning, while adhering to the division’s core commitments of protection mainstreaming, accountability and inclusion, sustainability and systemic change and partnership and coordination. The Protection Division (PXD) oversees development of policy and technical guidance in these areas, provides programmatic support to IOM missions, and implements protection and assistance programmes of global relevance namely include the COMPASS program.

The Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) programme, funded by the Government of the Netherlands, is a multi-year program implemented in 14 countries and designed to protect people on the move, combat human trafficking and smuggling, and support dignified return while promoting sustainable reintegration.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Core Protection Unit and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (COMPASS), the Associate Protection Officer will be responsible for providing assistance in the implementation of global protection project activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Compile and provide technical and administrative information to Country Offices to facilitate the preparation of applications for emergency funding for the protection and assistance of vulnerable migrants, and compare applications against the eligibility criteria and standing operational procedures of COMPASS, promptly notifying the supervisor of any issues.
2. Track progress of cases, including monitoring both operational and financial activities in relevant information systems, and provide regular case management updates and information to Country Offices.
3. Compile and provide information to Country Offices worldwide and relevant stakeholders as appropriate to assist in the effective planning and high-quality delivery of direct assistance services.
4. Track specific cases through to case closure and assist in coordinating migrant satisfaction surveys as part of the accountability and lasting efficiency of programmes.
5. Check compliance with MiMOSA registration processes and organize case files in line with IOM’s data protection principles, as well as complete other administrative tasks such as updating databases, discussing issues and collecting results.
6. Provide updates to the Head of Core Protection Unit and the COMPASS Program Manager on current caseloads, special cases potentially requiring additional review, and other matters that may require additional intervention.
7. Update standard operating procedures and case management templates, and provide administrative and logistical support to country Project Officers for the adoption and rolling-out of case management systems.
8. Carry out preliminary analyses, and research and compile information to support the Head of Core Protection Unit on overall achievements of the Unit and realization of its strategic priorities.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the humanitarian and development fields relating to migration, refugee, IDP issues, showing increasing levels of responsibility;
• Experience in managing projects. Preferably in protection-focused projects;
• Experience in Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with ateam;
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently;
• Excellent organization skills; analytical and creative thinking;
• Computer skills and knowledge of graphic design are desirable;

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or 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.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.