Position Title : Cash-Based Interventions 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 : 27 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 IOM’s Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) Unit is based in Headquarters (HQ) and leads IOM’s
effort to increase, coordinate and standardize the use of CBI as a modality to deliver assistance
across the organization. This includes designing relevant tools and reviewing internal processes
in coordination with all relevant stakeholders, while also providing technical support and
capacity-building to IOM’s Country and Regional Offices to make sure they are well-equipped to
efficiently implement CBI.
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Department of Humanitarian Response and
Recovery and the direct supervision of the Senior CBI Officer, and in collaboration with relevant
units at HQ, the CBI Officer will support Country Offices in designing and implementing CBI, and
will contribute to capacity-building efforts and develop CBI progress and achievements reports.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate the design, revision and dissemination of CBI tools and guidance enabling the
implementation of efficient and effective CBI across IOM programmes, including in emergency
response, preparedness, transition and recovery, return and reintegration operations, and
others.
2. In close coordination with Senior CBI Officer, participate to the Global Cash Advisory Group,
the Global Cash Forum and CALP network meetings and contribute to setting and maintaining
international standards for cash coordination at the global level.
3. Contribute to the CBI Unit’s capacity-building efforts including the development of training
material, facilitation of trainings, workshops and webinars, and rolling-out operational tools and
guidance on the planning, design and implementation of CBI.
4. Support in the project proposal revision and endorsement process as pertain to the CBI
portfolio; including but not limited to (1) assisting Country Offices to develop projects in line with
institutional best practices and priorities; and (2) assisting Country Offices in the integration of
gender, protection and disability inclusion considerations in CBI projects.
5. Liaise and coordinate with IOM Offices to ensure a coherent and consistent institutional and
rights-based approach to CBI.
6. Coordinate the drafting and dissemination of reports on CBI progress and achievements, as
well as papers on initiatives, strategic approaches and institutional priorities for distribution to
IOM management, donors, partners and other counterparts.
7. Compile and analyze statistical data from IOM Country Offices implementing CBI in different
contexts and follow up with the Country Offices to ensure submission of adequate CBI data to
the institutional questionnaire, collecting relevant case studies and drafting a booklet on IOM
Global CBI activities.
8. Contribute to the research on building of more effective ways of supporting migrants and
displaced people with CBI, including the use of innovative technology that reduces protection
risks, particularly for the most vulnerable, and the development of literature reviews for various
topics related to CBI.
9. Coordinate work to mainstream protection into CBI programming, including revision of tools
and documents to ensure that they are protection-focused, migrant-centred, gender-sensitive,
and take into consideration the needs of beneficiaries with diverse needs, such as persons
withdisabilities, in close coordination with Protection units at the Country Offices.
10. Check that cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child
Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, are streamlined and considered across
IOM CBI activities.
11. Maintain an up-to-date risk register for CBI activities and provide support to Country Offices
in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. Check that the risk management measures are
effectively integrated into cash based interventions, in coordination with relevant units at HQ and
Country Offices.
12. Undertake regular duty travel to support IOM Country Offices in the planning, design and
implementation of CBI.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Humanitarian Operations 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

• Working experience in CBI programming;
• Working experience in reviewing project proposals for multiple country offices, drafting reports

and developing CBI tools and guidance;

• Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Microsoft Excel;
• Experice in using FIGMA is highly desirable;
• Working experience with international organizations and knowledge of the United Nations; and,
• Proven experience in capacity-building activities and CBI trainings delivery.

Skills

• Knowledge of CBI across humanitarian, development and peace operations, including

migration contexts;

• In-depth knowledge of CBI-related technical guidelines and standards;
• Knowledge of current humanitarian issues with a particular focus on cash coordination;
• Good project development and report writing skills;
• Strong facilitation skills and knowledge on adult learning;
• Proven computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suites and graphic design tools;
• Ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines; and,
• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization. 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 and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) 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. 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.p
df
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 27 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 14.11.2024 to 27.11.2024
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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