Position Title : Regional Protection Officer
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
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 : 28 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:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, the direct
supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection (PXD RTS), and the guidance of
the Protection Division (PXD) in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Protection Officer coordinates
and supports the implementation of institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across
the region. Specifically, the Regional Protection Officer provides oversight, quality control, and
thematic coordination and support to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based
programming.
Under the leadership of the PXD RTS and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs),
the Regional Protection Officer contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting
individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for
migration. Under the PXD RTU, the Regional Protection Officer identifies regional opportunities
and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and

supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Protection Officer also
provides advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding Protection to regional
entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by the International
Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Regional Office (RO) and CO leadership.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate building the capacities of COs in the region through training (formal and
on-the-job) and expert thematic guidance in line with PXD in RO/HQ.
2. Participate in regional meetings/working groups relevant to PXD and develop country-specific
or regional initiatives in collaboration with relevant COs and RTUs in the RO.
3. Coordinate knowledge management efforts in coordination with the Regional Project
Development Officer (RPDO), the PXD RTS, and HQ, including the collection of information,
best practices and lessons learned from COs for regional reporting.
4. As delegated by the PXD RTS, facilitate and coordinate the review, endorsement, and
monitoring of project proposals developed by COs in the region in line with the responsibilities of
the PXD RTU.
5. Maintain regular coordination with relevant HQ Departments, Divisions, and Offices, as well
as Global Offices (GOs), Country Offices for Partnership and Advocacy (COPA), and liaison
offices, to facilitate review, endorsement, and monitoring of proposals, reports, and overall
resource mobilization efforts in the region relevant to PXD.
6. Monitor and assess PXD-related contextual developments and trends in the region, in
collaboration with the PXD RTS, other RTUs, COs, and GOs, to support resource mobilization,
programming excellence, and project implementation.
7. Provide technical and thematic knowledge to COs on complex situations as requested, and
including travel as needed, in coordination with the PXD RTS, particularly as it relates to
protection programming.
8. Facilitate coordination, prioritization, and operational planning relevant to PXD in the region.
9. Coordinate the development and support of regional, multi-country, and cross-border
programmes and projects relevant to PXD.
10. Coordinate resource mobilization efforts in the region relevant to PXD, including through
advocacy in conjunction with the PXD RTU, HQ, GOs, Liaison Offices, among others.
11. Coordinate the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets, and
policy documents in coordination with COs, RTUs, HQ, and other IOM offices as relevant.
12. Coordinate the development and maintenance of partnerships in region, including with the
governments, United Nations (UN), special political missions, non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), private sector, civil society, academia, and others as relevant.
13. Promote the use of a data-driven and evidence-based approach to IOM programming in the
region, in close coordination with the Regional Data Hub (RDH) and COs.
14. Undertake travel to COs in the region to advise and guide the development and
implementation of PXD-related activities and support risk monitoring, in close coordination with
the PXD RTS.
15. Oversee and support the integration of cross cutting priorities in CO programming related to

PXD in the region.
16. In the absence of the PXD RTS, ensure the continued functioning of the PXD RTU by
managing and responding to requests from internal or external partners.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
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
1 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.IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
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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. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 28 November 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 15.11.2024 to 28.11.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.
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