Position Title : Regional Humanitarian Protection Officer
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
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 : 12 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:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection (PXD RTS), the
overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, and the guidance of the
Humanitarian Protection Unit (HPX) and Protection Division (PXD) in Headquarters (HQ), the
Regional Humanitarian Protection Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of
institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, the
Regional Humanitarian Protection Officer provides oversight, quality control, and thematic
coordination and support to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based
programming.
Under the leadership of the PXD RTS and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs),
the successful candidate contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting
individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for
migration. Under the PXD RTU, the successful candidate identifies regional opportunities and

risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports
cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the successful candidate also provides
advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding protection to regional entities,
Member States, and relevant protection and migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s RO and CO
leadership.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate building the capacities of COs in the Region through training (formal and
on-the-job) and expert thematic guidance in line with interagency and institutional standards on
specialized fields of protection and in coordination with HPX and PXD in HQ.
2. Participate in regional meetings/working groups relevant to HPX and/or PXD, including
relevant protection clusters and (sub)groups, and develop country-specific or regional initiatives
in collaboration with relevant COs and Regional Thematic Units (RTUs) in the RO, particularly
the RTU for Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR RTU).
3. Coordinate knowledge management efforts in coordination with the Regional Project
Development Officer (RPDO), the PXD RTS, and HPX in HQ, including the collection of
information, best practices and lessons learned from COs for regional reporting.
4. As delegated by the PXD RTS, facilitate and coordinate the review, endorsement, and
monitoring of project proposals developed by COs in the Region in line with the responsibilities
of the PXD RTU, and in coordination with the DHRR RTU.
5. Maintain regular coordination with relevant HQ Departments, Divisions and Offices, as well as
Global Offices (GOs), Country Offices for Partnership and Advocacy (COPA), and liaison
offices, to facilitate review, endorsement, and monitoring of proposals, reports and overall
resource mobilization efforts in the region relevant to HPX and/or PXD.
6. Monitor and assess PXD-related contextual developments and trends in the region, in
particular, protection risk trends, in collaboration with the PXD RTS, other RTUs, COs, PXD,
PXD, and GOs, to support resource mobilization, programming excellence and project
implementation.
7. Provide technical and thematic knowledge to COs on complex situations related to protection
as requested and including travel as needed, in coordination with the PXD RTS and the DHRR
RTS, particularly as it relates to humanitarian protection programming and complex
humanitarian case guidance.
8. Facilitate coordination, prioritization, and operational planning relevant to HPX and/or PXD in
the region that is grounded in protection analysis and ensures the internalization of IASC
Protection Policy.
9. Coordinate the development and support of regional, multi-country, and cross-border
programmes and projects relevant to HPX and/or PXD.
10. Coordinate resource mobilization efforts in the Region relevant to HPX and/or PXD,
including through advocacy in conjunction with the PXD RTU, the DHRR RTU, HQ, Global
Offices, Liaison Offices, among others.
11. Coordinate the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and
policy documents from a protection perspective, in coordination with COs, RTUs, HQ and other
IOM offices as relevant.
12. Coordinate the development and maintenance of partnerships on protection in Region,
including with the governments, UN, special political missions, NGOs, private sector, civil

society, academia, and others as relevant.
13. Promote the use of protection analysis as a data-driven and evidence-based approach to
IOM programming in the region, in close coordination with HPX, the Regional Data Hub (RDH),
COs, and Protection Clusters.
14. Undertake travel to COs in the Region to advise and guide the development and
implementation of humanitarian protection activities and support risk monitoring, scale up of
specialized protection, and protection mainstreaming and integrated programming in
close coordination with the PXD RTS.
15. Oversee and support the integration of protection mainstreaming and any additional cross
cutting priorities in CO programming related to HPX and/or PXD in the Region.
16. In the absence of the PXD RTS, ensure the continued functioning of the PXD RTU by
managing and responding to requests from internal or external partners.
17. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or a related field

from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional
experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional

experience. Experience

• Demonstrated experience in implementing protection programming in different crises and

conflict settings, ideally in different specialized fields such as general protection, child protection,
gender-based violence or housing, land and property rights, as well as in different modalities
such as via case management, advocacy, community-based protection, etc.;

• Demonstrated experience on protection integrated programming and/or in protection

mainstreaming with non-protection sectors in the field and through capacity building initiatives;

• Demonstrated experience in protection project development and management, specialized

capacity building and provision of technical support and liaison with internal and external
stakeholders;

• Experience working in countries in crises, conflict and post-conflict settings, non-OECD

countries managing Humanitarian Protection projects;

• Experience in liaison, resource mobilization, and advocacy with governmental and diplomatic

officials, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society, and private sector
actors;

• Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental organization,

United Nations, or government; and,

• Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building on protection and/or

humanitarian protection. Skills

• Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement

dynamics and ability to frame them in their regional, global, and political contexts;

• Excellent knowledge of interagency minimum standards on protection specialized fields, and

on the humanitarian, IASC and UN architecture;

• Proven track record of successful engagement with donors, developing projects, and

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
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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. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty
station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.
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 12 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 30.10.2024 to 12.11.2024
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.
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