Position Title : Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis)
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 migrants’ 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 direct supervision of the Chief, Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation
(PCCA) Division and overall supervision of the Director of the Department of Humanitarian
Response and Recovery (DHRR), the Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis)
will coordinate the overall management of the MICIC portfolio. This includes engaging with IOM
Member States to strengthen their commitment to the MICIC guidelines and implementation,
overseeing the update and dissemination of the MICIC Guidelines, and other stakeholders, and

ensuring the tools and training are utilized effectively for crisis preparedness, response, and
recovery.
The Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis) will coordinate global advocacy
and fundraising efforts with key stakeholders in coordination with relevant departments to
increase the commitment and implementation of the MICIC Guidelines, coordinate the
development of specialized tools, including the updating of the Guidelines, ensure the portfolios
cohesion with global frameworks such as the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and IOM’s
Strategic Plan, ensure the portfolio is well-utilized in IOM country and regional offices and
integrates with other major initiatives, projects and portfolios.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Reinforce and support IOM’s institutional engagement on MICIC across the Organization,
including IOM’s leadership support for and engagement on MICIC both internally and externally.
2. Oversee the comprehensive revision, and update of the MICIC Guidelines, ensuring their
relevance to modern crisis scenarios and alignment with global frameworks such as the GCM
and the SDGs, and dissemination with key stakeholders.
3. Lead the engagement and advocacy efforts with IOM Member States, UN agencies, civil
society, and other stakeholders, including in global and regional multilateral policy processes to
strengthen support for MICIC including the protection of migrants in the context of crises, and
ensure broad adoption and utilization of the revised MICIC Guidelines and related tools.
4. Coordinate the development of specialized operational tools and oversee the global MICIC
capacity building portfolio, targeting member states, emergency responders and IOM staff.
5. Provide leadership in the design and revision of MICIC-related capacity-building initiatives,
ensuring the materials are coherent with global frameworks and reflective of any updates to the
MICIC guidelines and integrate MICIC elements in other relevant IOM multi-thematic trainings
and simulation exercises.
6. Ensure the mainstreaming of the MICIC Guidelines across IOM’s crisis preparedness,
response, and recovery programming, working closely with IOM country and regional offices.
7. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the MICIC Guidelines and tools, collecting
feedback, case studies, and lessons learned to inform future improvements and updates.
8. Engage with donors and support resource mobilization efforts, preparing funding proposals
and donor reports to secure the necessary resources for the MICIC portfolio, explore avenues
for funding through migration-related funds, and ensuring thorough reporting to donors.
9. Promote the visibility of MICIC internally and externally through regular updates on activities
and achievements, ensuring that the guidelines and tools are widely disseminated and
incorporated into relevant policy frameworks.
10. Provide strategic oversight and technical support to field offices, ensuring that migrant
protection mechanisms are fully integrated into crisis response plans.
11. Lead efforts to strengthen the network of MICIC focal points globally, fostering
cross-regional exchanges of best practices and lessons learned in the implementation of the
guidelines.
12. Undertake duty travel as required to support the implementation of MICIC-related activities,
engage with stakeholders, and provide direct technical support to field offices.

13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in international relations or social sciences, Humanities, or a related fieldfrom

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 at an international level with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies,

International Organizations, and International specialized NGOs), on migration and
displacement in crisis response, ideally across some or all of prevention and preparedness,
humanitarian action and recovery, climate action, peacebuilding and sustainable development,
in disaster and conflict settings;

• Proven experience with program conceptualization and development in the area of technical

cooperation and capacity building for government authorities, with track record of awarded
projects;

• Experience with programme monitoring and evaluation, compilation and dissemination of

lessons learned and best practices;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and

in partnership building;

• Experience with management of online platforms and websites; and,
• Experience in leading a team with a diverse multisectoral portfolio.

Skills

• Excellent drafting skills, experience in writing papers, briefings and reports;
• Excellent communication and verbal skills, including capacity to organize and facilitate expert

panels, and to present original materials in international conferences;

• Strong organizational and coordination skills and ability to work independently and as part of a

team;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, accurately and independently, including when working

against sudden, multiple, tight, and demanding deadlines; and,

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products particularly Share Point and Teams and other

software used for presentations including Excel, Word, Power Point, 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
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 06 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 24.10.2024 to 06.11.2024
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.
Requisition: VN 2024 636 Programme Coordinator (Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC)) (P3) Geneva,
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