Emergency Programme Officer

Position Title: Emergency Programme Officer

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 13 June 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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; 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; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Preparedness and Response Division, and direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer in the Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) at Headquarters, the Emergency Programme Officer will be responsible for providing technical, administrative and/or logistical support for the development and implementation of IOM’s preparedness and response activities and services across the different regions of operations in the areas of emergency and crisis preparedness, mitigation and response in natural disaster and conflict settings.

In close collaboration with the different divisions at headquarters and Country and Regional Offices, the Emergency Programme Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to various aspects of the preparedness and response programming, including migration crisis

Management and mixed movements. The successful candidate is also required to continuously interact with fellow UN agency counterparts and staff, government officials, donor governments, civil society, clusters, academia and other key partners involved in humanitarian emergency and recovery assistance. Particular interaction is needed with Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) sections, specialized UN agencies, and external partners ranging from local stakeholders to regional organizations and international organizations involved in humanitarian assistance and programming worldwide.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical, administrative and logistical support to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit for coordination and engagement with Regional Offices and Country Offices on preparedness and response initiatives, including inter-agency processes and strategic planning of the inter-agency humanitarian programming cycle.
2. In close coordination with PRD units, analyse and help strengthen IOM’s crises management systems to facilitate the monitoring of emerging migration crisis situations around the world and reporting thereon, with primary emphasis on thematic areas such as forced displacement, slow-onset and sudden-onset disasters, complex emergencies and mixed movements.
3. In close coordination with relevant divisions in HQ, assist in managing the mixed movement portfolio of the preparedness and response unit and provide technical support and coordination to Regional Offices and Country Offices on IOM’s leadership and coordination role in mixed movements crises, in line with IOM agreements, policies and standards.
4. Contribute to knowledge management efforts within the Preparedness and Response Division, including assisting with the roll out of the reach measurement for crisis programming guidance, and other efforts more broadly, and the design of key products for publication and external dissemination.
5. Provide technical and process-related inputs to relevant inter-agency workstreams as well as bilateral consultations with partners and donors on mixed movements crises. This includes IASC working groups and other Inter-Agency efforts related humanitarian coordination architecture and HPC cycle. Draft specific talking points for senior IOM officials as necessary.
6. Support emergency responses to affected missions, assisting the scale-up of IOM’s initial response capacity, supporting the coordination and monitoring of the crisis response and the development and monitoring progress of the priority objectives identified in any scale-up response.
7. Liaise with other relevant IOM Departments, Divisions and Programs regarding projects, initiatives and events which might have implications for IOM’s mixed movements programming, including the Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC) initiative, migrant and persons movements, migrant assistance activities, and data on migrants affected by humanitarian crises, among others.
8. Undertake duty travel as required, including to provide direct technical support to IOM country or regional offices on humanitarian response operations.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences and/or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant work experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Experience in crisis settings, ideally spanning humanitarian, peace, and development interventions.

Skills

• Excellent writing and analytical skills in English;
• Prior involvement in strategic or other planning exercises an advantage;
• Background with international humanitarian/development organizations, non-governmental institutions/organizations, and experience with IOM is a distinct advantage;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently;
• Knowledge of emergencies in the field of preparedness and response;
• Knowledge of migration and crises issues including in-depth knowledge of mixed movements
• Knowledge of project development, and management;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and 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 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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.