Position Title : Project Officer, Communications
Duty Station : Guatemala City, Guatemala
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 11 September 2024

Organizational Context and Scope:

IOM, UN Migration Agency in Panama City, Panama is looking for a Project Manager (Continental Data Initiative) who will supervise daily RSC Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) communications activities related to case consultation, the information center and/or public affairs, including hiring, providing training, assigning duties and giving feedback on team member performance on a regular basis to ensure high quality work and the accurate completion of communications duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience, or;
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience communicating with legal representatives is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of USRAP program implementation and familiarity with IOM’s administrative, financial and business rules and practices is desirable;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and lead a team;
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Refugee Admission Processing System (START);
• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications.

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.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.