Position Title : Policy and Capacity Development Officer
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 : 09 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:
Within the Policy, Knowledge, and Research Division (PKR), the Policy Support and
Coordination Unit (PSCU) serves as the institutional focal point for supporting and promoting
good migration governance in line with IOM’s mandate and Strategic Plan to advance IOM’s key
priorities of saving lives, driving solutions to displacement and facilitating regular migration.
PSCU contributes to these three IOM strategic objectives both directly and by supporting
several strategic enablers. PSCU does so in the context of the global frameworks, notably the
2030 Agenda and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, supporting
governments in the development and review of their migration-related policies and institutional
frameworks. An important component of this work is PSCU’s representation of IOM as a key
member of the UN Network on Migration’s Executive Committee.
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Sustainable Development Unit and the direct
supervision of the Senior Policy Officer, the Policy and Capacity Development Officer will work

to strengthen the capacity of governments and other partners, as well as of IOM staff in the area
of migration policy and practice, and good migration governance. Advancing the PSCU
capacity-development workstream in line with the IOM Strategic Plan, the incumbent will
contribute to other key PSCU workstreams: 1) enhancing IOM’s migration policy and
governance programming; 2) fostering IOM’s role as a leading global authority on migration; and
3) enhancing partnerships and promoting migration diplomacy and dialogue. The role
necessitates close coordination with relevant Departments and Regional and Country Offices, to
support migration policy development, implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Global
Compact for Migration (GCM), international migration law, research, and knowledge
management to promote innovation in policies and programming.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of organizational policy capacity and learning in coordination with
Staff Development and Learning, and the Africa Capacity Building Centre (ACBC), including by
promoting innovation of policy capacity development programmes and tools, ensuring their
regular updates, undertaking policy reviews and establishing synergies with other key capacity
development initiatives.
2. Effectively implement flagship capacity development programmes under PSCU’s oversight
(the Essentials of Migration Management 2.0, the Essentials of Migration Policymaking, and the
Leveraging Global Frameworks through Policy and Programming), including by providing
technical guidance and support to relevant units, internal coordination, establishing processes to
ensure high-quality delivery, undertaking monitoring and evaluation, as well as internal and
external communication of results.
3. Strengthen institutional capacity by providing support and collaborating closely with relevant
parts of IOM Headquarters (HQ), UN Network on Migration, Country Offices, and Regional
Offices in their migration policy development work, as needed, as well as facilitate the inclusion
of policy capacity development in strategic planning and reporting processes.
4. Ensure ongoing relevance and enhance impacts of IOM’s policy capacity development work
by facilitating the delivery of the IOM Policy Agenda, providing expert advice to governments
and partners on migration policy and developing new partnerships.
5. Support resource mobilization for policy capacity development, including by designing
proposals and operational frameworks, ensuring the integration of capacity development
components into other projects and programmes in coordination with other IOM
Departments/Units, and liaising with donors.
6. Promote migration policy knowledge management, exchange, and a culture of learning,
including through the establishment and maintenance of relevant communities of practice,
supporting and advising on peer-exchange and organization-wide sharing including through
Regional Policy Peer-exchanges (REPEX), consolidation and use of relevant learnings,
information, and tools.
7. Represent the Policy Coordination Unit at technical working level events and meetings.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master's degree in international development studies, political science, sociology or a related

Experience

• Progressively responsible eexperience in the field of migration governance and policy, for

example in national or local government, regional entity, international organization, academic
institution, non-governmental organization (NGO) or think tank;

• Experience of managing projects and programmes with a clear focus on informing migration

policy development;

• Experience of supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment;

and,

• Experience of working with UN partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders.

Skills

• Track record of supporting governments, international organizations and other stakeholders to

understand and address policy challenges;

• Strong track record of delivering capacity development initiatives on policy development;
• Expertise across the breadth of processes and issues related to policy development and

migration governance, and a capacity to apply this to a range of contexts and situations;

• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, as well as editing

and writing;

• Strategic thinking, including demonstrated ability to organize complex ideas and place them in

a wider organizational context;

• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders

with tact and discretion;

• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to manage programmes with long and

short-term priorities;

• Maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive issues;
• Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied

cultures and professional backgrounds;

• High sense of responsibility and motivation; and,
• Information Technology proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel,

and Power Point. 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

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 09 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 26.09.2024 to 09.10.2024
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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