Position Title : Senior Migration Governance and Policy Support Officer
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 28 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate 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 of IOM and
female candidates.
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. Within the PSCU, the
Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) team manages the MGI, a flagship programme to

support governments make evidence-based improvements to their migration management
systems and thereby advance good migration governance.
Under the overall supervision of the Director of PKR and the direct supervision of the Head of
the PSCU, the Senior Migration Governance and Policy Support Officer will oversee and
manage the development and implementation of the MGI programme, as well as the delivery of
wider IOM migration policy and governance support to governments, local and regional
authorities, and other external stakeholders. Leading the PSCU migration policy support
programmes and initiatives in line with the IOM Strategic Plan, the incumbent will contribute to
other main PSCU workstreams: 1) policy capacity development; 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, Sub-regional and Country Offices, as well as global programmes to support
migration policy development, implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the GCM, the Action
Agenda for Internal Displacement, and other key frameworks relevant to migration governance.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Promote strategic, joined-up and forward-looking approaches to the delivery of IOM’s support
to governments and partners with respect to policy development and review, including by
overseeing the application of the Migration Policy Pulse and spearheading the design,
coordination and realization of IOM’s Policy Agenda.
2. Provide guidance to IOM Offices, Departments, Divisions, Country and Regional Offices on
delivering advice and support to governments and other external stakeholders on developing
sound and coherent migration policies and governance systems, as well as on mainstreaming
migration and mobility into sectoral policies, in support of good migration governance, including
to facilitate GCM implementation, the 2030 Agenda, the Action Agenda for Internal
Displacement and other key frameworks relevant to migration governance.
3. Effectively manage the flagship IOM policy and governance programme, Migration
Governance Indicators (MGI), ensuring appropriate compliance with IOM administrative policies
and donor requirements and setting the overall strategic direction for all MGI workstreams as
part of the organizational effort to deliver quality and timely policy and migration governance
support to governments.
4. Oversee IOM programming pertaining to overarching migration policy activities and
mainstreaming of migration and mobility into development, while promoting coherence with
thematic policy support provided by other parts of IOM HQ, as well as Regional, Sub-regional
and Country Offices.
5. Ensure ongoing relevance and enhance impacts of IOM’s policy support programmes and
tools, including through further development of the MGI programme, promoting innovation,
establishing synergies with other programmes and IOM initiatives, and developing new
partnerships.
6. Spearhead collection, management, sharing and analysis of data and insights on migration
policies, in particular from the MGI programme, to inform learning, innovation and strategic
planning within IOM, and making such knowledge available beyond IOM where appropriate.
7. Ensure strategic communication of IOM’s policy and governance support and its impacts,
including effective dissemination of MGI results and their analysis, both within IOM and
externally.
8. Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with government entities, diplomatic
missions and donors as well as with implementing partners, UN agencies and other
stakeholders; and lead resource mobilization, including through the development of new

proposals and operational frameworks, proposing and advocating for the establishment of joint
programmes, in coordination with other IOM Departments amd Offices.
9. Promote knowledge management and exchange on migration policy and governance,
including through the establishment and maintenance of relevant communities of practice,
fascilitating peer-exchange and organization-wide sharing, consolidation and use of relevant
learnings, information and tools notably through Regional Policy Peer- exchanges (REPEX).
10. Effectively represent IOM externally with counterparts at senior working level.
11. 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

field from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of relevant professional
experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in the field of migration, including in policymaking, policy dialogue,

international diplomacy and/or multilateral cooperation;

• Sound knowledge of migration governance and strategic migration policy issues, including

Migration Governance Indicators and Migration Governance Framework (Mi GOF);

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

understand and address migration policy challenges;

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

supporting sound migration policy development;

• Experience in resource mobilization and donor engagement;
• Extensive experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international

institutions, entities of the United Nations, civil society and international organizations, and
academic and private sectors;

• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize simultaneous critical tasks,

manage resources effectively and supervise staff; ;

• Solid experience in project development, including proposal/report writing;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied

cultural and professional backgrounds;

• Maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive issues;
• High sense of responsibility and motivation, and proven ability to deliver quality to set

deadlines; and,

• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point, as

well as experience with virtual coworking tools. Skills

• 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;
• Excellent relationship-building skills and extensive experience in external representation and

liaison, including at high-level, with diverse stakeholders, such as governments, UN partners,
civil society and the private sector;

• Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking, including demonstrated ability to appropriately

position one’s work within wider organizational context and in support of institutional priorities;

• 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
• IT 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
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
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 3

• 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 3

• 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 28 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 21.10.2024 to 28.10.2024
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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