Position Title : Programme Support 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 : 11 September 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); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia
(Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis;
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:
At IOM Headquarters, within the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR),
the Department Support Unit serves as one of the core instruments for supporting the
Department, Regional Offices and Country Offices for managing crisis preparedness, response
and recovery.
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of DHRR, and the direct supervision of the
Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, the Programme Support Officer will provide
technical, and process related support for the coordination and development of IOM’s
humanitarian response and recovery portfolio through the following responsibilities and
accountabilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Review project proposals and donor reports submitted by Country Offices (COs), Regional
Offices (ROs) and DHRR according to IOM and donor requirements, document ambiguities and
substantive errors according the IOM Project Handbook.
2. Facilitate and follow up on the adequate coordination and inputs from relevant DHRR
thematic experts in the project review and endorsement process.
3. Support COs and ROs in reviewing situation reports, appeals, memos and other strategic
documents produced and provide technical and process related guidance to help ensure
adherence to established standards.
4. For Level 3 (L3) emergencies, assist the Migration Emergency Coordinator (MEC) and Crisis
Coordinator in coordinating forums/ meetings, tracking deployments, and managing in/out
communications, and carry out other related functions as assigned, acting as a technical focal
point in the L3 Support Team, as per the set standard operating procedures.
5. Coordinate the review of Crisis Response Plans from COs within DHRR.
6. Provide technical inputs and support for the coordination and implementation of DHRR’s
internal reporting efforts, in line with DHRR and organization-wide initiatives, including but not
limited to crisis updates and regular DHRR submission to various meetings and internal and
external information products.
7. Provide technical information and inputs to support communication efforts, including drafting
inputs for the development of key products for publication internally and external dissemination.
8. Support capacity building initiatives, the maintenance and improvement of the Emergency
Manual in close coordination with the staff in charge of knowledge management when and if
requested.
9. Undertake duty travel to support COs and ROs as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Human Rights, International Affairs,

Migration Studies 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

• Experience in the field of humanitarian response and recovery, especially in the context of

disasters, conflict or post-conflict/disaster areas;

• Experience working at an international level with the UN, international organizations and

non-governmental organization in complex humanitarian operations; and,

• Experience in project development, monitoring and/or evaluation.

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills with a knowledge on the development of log frames, result

metrics and workplans;

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences; and,
• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.

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
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 11 September 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 29.08.2024 to 11.09.2024
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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