Position Title : Senior Policy Development and Coordination 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 : 23 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 (PKRD), 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 Director of PKRD and the direct supervision of the Head of
the PSCU, the Senior Policy Development and Coordination Officer will spearhead institutional
policy development and coordination on cross-cutting and emerging issues, contributing to
evidence-based global migration policy discourse and migration narratives. The incumbent will
provide expert support and advice to other main PSCU workstreams: 1) policy capacity
development; 2) migration policy and governance support to governments, local and regional
authorities, and other external stakeholders, and 3) enhancing partnerships and promoting
migration diplomacy and dialogue. The role necessitates coordination with relevant
Departments, the Office of Partnership and Commincations, and Regional, Sub-Regional and
Country Offices, as well as external stakeholders.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Spearhead the development of institutional policy perspectives, positions and advice on
specific migration issues by undertaking forward-looking policy analysis, coordination with key
internal stakeholders, as well as external partners, analysis, conceptualization and high-level
policy writing.
2. Promote policy coherence and consistency of messaging across IOM, including by providing
advice and input to policy work undertaken by other Departments, Regional, Sub-Regional and
Country Offices, and facilitating inclusive organization-wide coordination processes that are
firmly rooted in IOM’s knowledge and programmatic experiences.
3. Deliver articulation of IOM’s policy positioning and messaging, and ensure their effective
internal communication as well as external dissemination, contributing to balanced and
evidence-based migration narratives, and supporting IOM’s positioning in the international
arena, including in the context of the UN Network on Migration and the wider UN system, as well
as the 2030 Agenda and GCM-related processes.
4. Provide expert advice and guidance on key areas of migration policy, with an emphasis on
emerging and cross-cutting issues, including delivery of top quality analysis to inform IOM’s
institutional documents.
5. Provide expert advice and insight to governments and other external stakeholders on
migration policy development and implementation in support of good migration governance,
including to facilitate GCM implementation.
6. Liaise and engage in policy-relevant processes and dialogues with key partners on migration
governance, and emerging and strategic migration matters to support well-informed discourse
on migration and help position IOM as a thought leader.
7. Provide expert advice and guidance on development and implementation of IOM’s policy
agenda.
8. Provide advice and guidance to knowledge networks and communities of practice through
identification of best practices and lessons learnt.
9. Represent IOM externally with counterparts at senior working level.
10. 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

• Demonstrable experience in delivering expertise on a wide range of migration governance and

policy issues, as well as migration trends, and capacity to provide useful insight to audiences in
a range of contexts and situations;

• Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences;
• Extensive experience in policy analysis and research, advocacy and strategic communications

in the migration field;

• Through understanding of global migration governance frameworks, notably the Global

Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular migration, and how they relate to IOM’s mandate and
strategic priorities;

• Track record of producing high-level policy documents and briefs, including on sensitive

issues;

• Extensive experience in effective coordination and stakeholder management;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied

cultural and professional backgrounds; and

• Proven ability to deliver quality to set deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; a logical thinker with intellectual curiosity and

ability to think strategically;

• Excellent communication skills, especially in a multilingual setting;
• First rate drafting skills, in particular ability to write policy papers of publishable quality primarily

in English on varied topics;

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

with tact and discretion;

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

resources effectively and supervise staff;

• Maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive issues;
• High sense of responsibility and motivation; and
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point, as

well as experience with virtual co-working tools. 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 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 23 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 10.10.2024 to 23.10.2024
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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