Position Title : Protection Field Officer
Duty Station : Dnipro, Ukraine
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 21 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. 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:
The IOM Ukraine Protection Programme started in 1998 as the Counter-Trafficking Programme
to support government and civil society efforts to combat human trafficking and to ensure
survivors’ access to assistance and justice. IOM’s priorities have shifted in response to the
significant changes in Ukrainian migration context; nowadays IOM offers individual case
management and direct service and assistance provision for persons with protection needs
because they have experienced trafficking, gender-based violence, exploitation, or
conflict-related violence and rights violations; prevention efforts through awareness-raising and
community outreach; and capacity development that contributes to humanitarian and
development response goals.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (Co M) in Ukraine and the direct
supervision of the Protection Officer, the Protection Field Officer will be responsible for
supervising and coordinating IOM’s protection teams, the provision of protection case

management services to survivors, as well as conducting outreach and information activities.
They will have a specific focus on Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response,
adhering to GBV guiding principles and standards.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. In close cooperation with Protection management, supervise and coordinate the overall
implementation of IOM protection field staff activities throughout Ukraine, in compliance with
IOM’s internal policies and guidelines and global standards.
2. Train and guide protection field staff on Protection case management practices including
specialised GBV case management, community engagement and outreach activities to help
mitigate protection risks and threats, including GBV, and when required, coordinate response to
individual cases of concern and refer or provide specialized services as appropriate.
3. Support capacity strengthening initiatives on protection and GBV, including GBV risk
mitigation and response, to both IOM staff and Non-governmental organisation (NGO)
implementing partners.
4. Facilitate collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as government, civil society, donors
and humanitarian and development organisations, as well as other IOM sectors and programs.
5. Support project development, documenting emerging case management needs, drafting
proposals, budgets, and workplans, and interacting with potential donors. Contribute to specific
project planning, management and regular monitoring and evaluation of protection activities,
drafting input to internal and external reporting.
6. Participate in relevant working groups and platforms, such as the Protection Cluster and GBV
area of responsibility to facilitate appropriate coordination of activities.
7. Maintain protection information management standards, specifically including data protection
and data responsibility principles, and provide insights to help enable data-driven planning,
decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
8. Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection across all IOM sectors in line with IOM internal
guidance on the issue. Such support may include evaluating progress and conducting training.
9. Facilitate the strengthening of gender, diversity and social inclusion aspects within Protection
programming.
10. Participate in the Mission’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts by
providing information to staff and reinforcing reporting procedures among staff.
11. Undertake frequent duty travel.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social

Sciencesor 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 and knowledge of direct implementation and coordination of Gender-Based

Violence (GBV) and other specialized protection programming in humanitarian settings.

• Experience in supervising the provision of protection case management services to survivors

of rights violations.

• Experience in working with Protection Case management Information management systems.
• Experience in conducting capacity development activities related to GBV and other protection

topics.

• Knowledge or experience in project management, fundraising, results-based management,

monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) and monitoring and evaluation
(M&E).

• Working experience in humanitarian contexts is an asset.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Protection Case Management.
• Excellent knowledge of global standards on protection in emergency including GBV.
• Excellent track record of effective working relationships with government officials, United

Nations (UN) agencies; Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and communities.

• Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural

environment.

• Understanding of complex social-political environments.
• Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security

awareness.

• Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements.

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
Ukrainian and/or 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. Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 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 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 21 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 08.10.2024 to 21.10.2024
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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