Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06 November 2024

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; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

The Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC) Guidelines have been a vital tool to help member states, emergency responders, civil society, and other actors create policy and design interventions to save migrants’ lives when crisis or disaster strike. Since the publication of the guidelines in 2016, multiple countries, emergency responders, migrant groups, and other stakeholders have been utilizing the MICIC guidelines to create more positive outcomes for migrants during emergency or crisis situations.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation (PCCA) Division and overall supervision of the Director of the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR), the Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis) will coordinate the overall management of the MICIC portfolio. This includes engaging with IOM Member States to strengthen their commitment to the MICIC guidelines and implementation, overseeing the update and dissemination of the MICIC Guidelines, and other stakeholders, and ensuring the tools and training are utilized effectively for crisis preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis) will coordinate global advocacy and fundraising efforts with key stakeholders in coordination with relevant departments to increase the commitment and implementation of the MICIC Guidelines, coordinate the development of specialized tools, including the updating of the Guidelines, ensure the portfolios cohesion with global frameworks such as the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and IOM’s Strategic Plan, ensure the portfolio is well-utilized in IOM country and regional offices and integrates with other major initiatives, projects and portfolios.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Reinforce and support IOM’s institutional engagement on MICIC across the Organization, including IOM’s leadership support for and engagement on MICIC both internally and externally.
2. Oversee the comprehensive revision, and update of the MICIC Guidelines, ensuring the irrelevance to modern crisis scenarios and alignment with global frameworks such as the GCM and the SDGs, and dissemination with key stakeholders.
3. Lead the engagement and advocacy efforts with IOM Member States, UN agencies, civil society, and other stakeholders, including in global and regional multilateral policy processes to strengthen support for MICIC including the protection of migrants in the context of crises, and ensure broad adoption and utilization of the revised MICIC Guidelines and related tools.
4. Coordinate the development of specialized operational tools and oversee the global MICIC capacity building portfolio, targeting member states, emergency responders and IOM staff.
5. Provide leadership in the design and revision of MICIC-related capacity-building initiatives, ensuring the materials are coherent with global frameworks and reflective of any updates to the MICIC guidelines and integrate MICIC elements in other relevant IOM multi-thematic trainings and simulation exercises.
6. Ensure the mainstreaming of the MICIC Guidelines across IOM’s crisis preparedness, response, and recovery programming, working closely with IOM country and regional offices.
7. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the MICIC Guidelines and tools, collecting feedback, case studies, and lessons learned to inform future improvements and updates.
8. Engage with donors and support resource mobilization efforts, preparing funding proposals and donor reports to secure the necessary resources for the MICIC portfolio, explore avenues for funding through migration-related funds, and ensuring thorough reporting to donors.
9. Promote the visibility of MICIC internally and externally through regular updates on activities and achievements, ensuring that the guidelines and tools are widely disseminated and incorporated into relevant policy frameworks.
10. Provide strategic oversight and technical support to field offices, ensuring that migrant protection mechanisms are fully integrated into crisis response plans.
11. Lead efforts to strengthen the network of MICIC focal points globally, fostering cross-regional exchanges of best practices and lessons learned in the implementation of the guidelines.
12. Undertake duty travel as required to support the implementation of MICIC-related activities, engage with stakeholders, and provide direct technical support to field offices.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in international relations or social sciences, Humanities, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience at an international level with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International specialized NGOs), on migration and displacement in crisis response, ideally across some or all of prevention and preparedness, humanitarian action and recovery, climate action, peacebuilding and sustainable development, in disaster and conflict settings;
• Proven experience with program conceptualization and development in the area of technical cooperation and capacity building for government authorities, with track record of awarded projects;
• Experience with programme monitoring and evaluation, compilation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and in partnership building;
• Experience with management of online platforms and websites; and,
• Experience in leading a team with a diverse multi sectoral portfolio.

Skills

• Excellent drafting skills, experience in writing papers, briefings and reports;
• Excellent communication and verbal skills, including capacity to organize and facilitate expert panels, and to present original materials in international conferences;
• Strong organizational and coordination skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, accurately and independently, including when working against sudden, multiple, tight, and demanding deadlines; and,
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products particularly SharePoint and Teams and other software used for presentations including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, etc.

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.

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 background verification 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.