Position Title: Thematic Specialist (Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC))

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 migrant 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 overall supervision of the Chief, Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation (PCCA) Division and the direct supervision of the MICIC Programme Coordinator, the Thematic Specialist (MICIC) will manage and coordinate the production of the new MICIC guidelines, leading workstreams to gather inputs from IOM technical experts across various sectors including Protection, Humanitarian Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change

Adaptation, Migration Movement, Labour Migration, Community Stabilization and Cohesion among others.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the updating of the 15 MICIC guidelines, producing high-quality policy guidance inputs, operational tools, and informational products aimed to help member states, national responders, civil society and migrant groups to better respond to the needs of migrants caught in crisis.
2. Conduct a comprehensive mapping of existing MICIC products and resources, including toolkits, operational tools and relevant legislation, analyse existing operational frameworks and identify gaps.
3. Gather and analyze relevant inputs from IOM experts, other agencies, academia and othe rrelevant partners for the preparation of policy guidance that is reflective of the latest multi stakeholder expertise.
4. Engage closely with member states to gather best practices, gaps, needs and case studies to ensure that products being developed are responsive to the needs at the government level for practical guidance.
5. Lead the collection of case studies from targeted country offices and best practices to modernize example practices with current, effective examples from recent crisis and synthesize these inputs into draft texts for the anticipated 2025 MICIC Guidelines.
6. Develop specialized operational technical tools based on the MICIC guidelines in climate-change induced migration, humanitarian movements in emergencies, and mass maritime movements.
7. Check coherence across the documents produced under MICIC and their ability to support member states to meet commitments under global frameworks (such as the SDGs and GCM), and other critical commitments and related tools (IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028, Migration Governance Indicators), and provide advice in this respect.
8. Coordinate consultations with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure broad input into the guideline revision process and to promote the adoption of the revised MICIC Guidelines by member states and partners.
9. Support the MICIC Coordinator in the monitoring and implementation of the updated guidelines, collecting feedback, case studies, and lessons learned to inform future revisions and improvements.
10. Participate in resource mobilization efforts, including the preparation of funding proposals and reports to donors, to sustain the MICIC unit’s activities and expand its reach.
11. Undertake duty travel as required.
12. Perform such 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 of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Strong thematic knowledge and experience on humanitarian crisis response, migration issues, and trends;
• Experience in developing, drafting and/or delivering high-quality policy or major researchdocuments;
• Good project management and communication experience, particularly on projects involving multiple stakeholders;
• Experience in coordinating multiple-stakeholder projects;
• Experience working at international level with UN, international humanitarian organizations, non- governmental or governmental institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting;
• Previous experience in engaging stakeholders at the governmental level; and,
• Experience in conducting assessments, analysis and research studies.

Skills

• Publication of research, reports and best practices is an advantage;
• Excellent English writing and proof-reading skills, ability to develop clear, concise and persuasive text;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, accurately and independently, including when working against sudden, multiple, tight, and demanding deadlines;
• Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design or multimedia communication tools is a strong advantage; 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.