About this role
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
SKILLS
- Sound knowledge of counter-trafficking and child protection concepts, approaches and relevant national and international frameworks;
- Strong programme coordination, work-planning, monitoring, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to monitor multiple projects and funding streams and to identify operational, financial and compliance risks;
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate and persuasive reports, technical briefs, presentations, concept notes and project proposals;
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with government counterparts, donors, United Nations agencies, civil society and implementing partners;
- Strong people-management, prioritization and coordination skills;
- In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
- Knowledge of United Nations and bilateral donor programming;
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
- Good knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and results-based management is desirable;
- Knowledge of data-protection, safeguarding and accountability principles relevant to protection programming is desirable.