Position Title : Head, Global Projects Unit
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 : 27 October 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 Director of Department of Humanitarian Response and
Recovery (DHRR) and direct supervision of the Deputy Director of DHRR, the Head, Global
Projects Unit is responsible for heading the Department’s Global Projects Unit within the DHRR
Director’s Office including the overall management and reporting of global projects,
unearmarked funding and initiatives aimed at strengthening IOM's institutional capacity to
respond to humanitarian crises and recovery in close coordination with relevant Divisions/Units
in the Department as well as other Departments.
The Global Projects Unit strengthens the Department’s ability to support and coordinate quality
programming in the field with a focus on Results-Based Management, monitoring and reporting
and ensuring appropriate administrative management of relevant projects.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Oversee successful implementation of global humanitarian capacity building projects through
regular progress, narrative and financial reporting, monitoring and putting in place corrective
actions.
2. Coordinate and oversee the annual donor budget allocation process within the department in
relation to global capacity building projects and with other Departments as relevant.
3. Support and feed into the overall Department annual budget process to ensure consistency
and complementarity.
4. Maintain/establish strong partnerships and collaboration with selected donor counterparts and
UN agencies for institutional capacity building initiatives in coordination with Resource
Mobilization Division and donor capitals.
5. In coordination with the Resource Mobilization Division, oversee the Department’s resource
mobilization efforts for institutional capacity building initiatives through developing proposals in
coordination with relevant Units/Departments and IOM Country Offices in donor capitals.
6. Manage and conduct evaluations funded by donors or under other global capacity building
projects in close coordination with Central Evaluation and relevant Departments/Units.
7. Provide advice, analysis and inputs to the Department’s management, on issues that may
arise in relation to the institutional humanitarian and recovery capacity building and use of core
and capacity building funding, including through developing/updating relevant strategies and
approaches.
8. Identify best practices and keep a log of lessons learnt to feed into the formulation of new
projects and into IOM’s strategic documents as relevant.
9. Promote and facilitate internal information sharing about institutional humanitarian and
recovery capacity building initiatives.
10. Undertake duty travels for project/programme assessment, maintain close contacts with
counterparts, problem solving, and development of new initiatives, as required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International

Relations, Law 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 in IOM emergency programming with strong knowledge of IOM/UN project life

cycles;

• Strong combination of training and experience in the field of operations, and working

experience in complex environments;

• Experience in liaising with government authorities and local communities, as well as national

and international institutions; and,

• Experience of working in conflict situations and heading field offices or sub-offices is a distinct

advantage. Skills

• Familiarity with IOM/UN administrative and financial management;
• Ability to oversee and implement global humanitarian capacity-building projects, including

progress monitoring and corrective actions;

• Proven capacity to demonstrate strong financial and narrative reporting skills;
• Strong knowledge in coordinating and managing donor budget allocation processes within

multi-departmental settings;

• Strong in conducting and leading project evaluations in line with donor requirements and in

collaboration with relevant departments;

• Excellent in providing strategic advice and analysis on institutional humanitarian and recovery

capacity-building issues;

• Knowledge in identifying and documenting best practices and lessons learned for future project

formulation;

• Competent in coordinating and facilitating internal information sharing to ensure alignment and

knowledge transfer across units;

• Excellent at synthesizing and presenting complex information for strategic decision-making;

and,

• Proficiency in managing financial resources and ensuring compliance with donor-specific

guidelines and organizational policies. 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. 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 October 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 14.10.2024 to 27.10.2024
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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