Call for Applications
Position Title : Senior Programme Officer (Health in Emergencies)
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, six months
Estimated Start Date : 01 December 2024
Closing Date : 13 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.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of MHD, in coordination with the Department of
Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR), close collaboration with the Senior Migration
Health Advisor MHD HQ, as well as in close collaboration with other IOM Headquarters (HQs)
Departments and Divisions, Regional Offices (ROs), Missions, and IOM staff engaged in
emergency health operations worldwide, the selected candidate will be responsible to
participate in, coordinate and support IOM’s health response to humanitarian emergencies and
respective population mobility globally, encompassing the various stages of emergency
preparedness, response, transition, and early recovery.
Accordingly, the Senior Programme Officer (Health in Emergencies) will take the lead role in
delivery of migration health assistance for crisis-affected populations; in setting up and ensuring
adherence to global standards within IOM’s health response to emergencies in field operations;
as well as ensuring synergies of IOM’s emergency health programming with all other sectors of
humanitarian assistance under the mandate of IOM led by DHRR, and in liaison with relevant
donors and external partners.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Act as global focal point for emergency migration health operations response to humanitarian
and public health emergencies, in coordination with the MHD colleagues at HQ and field level,
DHRR and other Departments and Divisions, IOM field locations, and with key humanitarian,
emergency and health partners.
2. Working closely with Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS), the incumbent will lead and

support the development and/or integration of MHD health projects with other sectors of
humanitarian response programming. This would be part of the global migration health
programmes, notably working with IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), WASH and
Protection programmes as well as IOM’s involvement in Disaster Risk Reduction fora; and
IOM’s overall role as Global Co-Lead in the Camp Coordination and Camp Management
(CCCM) Cluster.
3. Participate in and coordinate the implementation of IOM’s large-scale health response to
humanitarian emergencies, particularly for L3 operations by analyzing trends and gaps in
system-wide and IOM-specific health responses; and putting forward recommendations to
address such gaps, as well as design programmes.
4. Travel regularly to support RTS and Mission field emergency health operations, including, but
not limited to, conduct and update detailed needs and resource assessments for health
response; design or review technical and operational IOM Mission plans; facilitate IOM
participation in health clusters and other essential emergency health response partner
mechanisms at the country level, and engage in communications with health authorities and
donors.
5. Draft IOM inputs as focal point to the Global Health Cluster’s policies and standards on
emergency health operations.
6. Ensure inclusion of health components in country-based MCOF strategies such as needs and
risk assessments, essential health service packages, coordination and information
management.
7. Write, disseminate and regularly update MHD guidelines and position papers for projects on
migration health assistance in crises, for field operations, encompassing all stages of the project
management cycle, in collaboration with relevant divisions and departments, and relevant staff
in Regional and Country Offices.
8. Act as focal point for global reporting on MHD emergency health projects and write inputs for
annual reports and other periodic updates. Work closely with MHD HQ team and RTS to ensure
that reporting is carried out systematically, properly and timely with quality information and data
collection.
9. Identify training needs and facilitate capacity strengthening of IOM staff engaged in health
responses to humanitarian emergencies, including through development and implementation of
training courses targeting IOM staff, health and non-health, in collaboration with MHD RTS,
DHRR and other HQ Departments and Divisions, as well as key health partners, such as WHO
GHC and national/regional governmental and NGO partners.
10. Support the MHD Director and Global Offices Brussels and Washington, establish and
maintain close relationships with relevant health and humanitarian partners at the global level,
such as the WHO Health Emergency Programme, the US CDC, the ECDC, DG-ECHO, NGOs,
academia and donors, etc. on all aspects related to IOM’s health response to humanitarian
emergencies.
11. Represent IOM and deliver presentations on IOM’s health response to humanitarian
emergencies during external high-level meetings, workshops and international conferences.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in a health-related field (such as: Medicine, Health sciences, Public health

administration) from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional
experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Highly desirable: professional/formal training certificate in disaster management, or field

epidemiology training. Experience

• Field experience in design and implementation of health projects in emergency settings, both

conflict and natural disasters and in different regions in the world is highly desirable;

• Experience in working or liaising with global health partners and the international humanitarian

and cluster system, as well as with national and international health authorities and institutions
in emergency settings is highly desirable; and,

• Demonstrated capacity to adapt experiences, tools and approaches developed in other

settings to the local context. Skills

• Familiarity with project management cycle;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration and human mobility

issues;

• Strong organizational and people skills, including building and leading teams;
• Knowledge and skills in project planning, management and evaluation, including resource

mobilization and grant management; and,

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

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

• Estimated Start date: 1st of December 2024
• This position is solely for the temporary replacement of staff on parental leave.

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

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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

• 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.
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 13 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 30.09.2024 to 13.10.2024
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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