VN 2017/68 (P) - Programme Officer (MECC) (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Programme Officer (Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC))

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland

Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 March 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Division in Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will act as a resource person for MECC; monitor and analyse trends; support project implementation and development, including review and analysis of projects and project reports; and develop capacities and partnerships related to MECC.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a thematic resource person by providing capacity building, training, and general support to Regional and Country Offices. Contribute to capacity-building of IOM staff in the thematic area.

2. Assist the Head of the MECC Division and review, propose the endorsement of, and track project proposals developed by Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices related to the thematic area to ensure consistency with the Organization’s standards. Conduct desk research and take other actions to prepare background information to support the development of new project proposals.

Page 1 / 43. Assist the Head of the MECC Division with the development of knowledge and information management tools, coordinate with and provide regular updates to HQs/MECC, MECC Regional Thematic Specialists, MECC Focal Points, COs and other relevant units on MECC thematic issues.

such as Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Policy Brief Series.

5. Contribute to policy processes by providing technical inputs on climate change, environment and migration, and represent IOM by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Head of MECC. 6. Coordinate the organization of MECC related internal and external discussions and meetings when appropriate.

7. Develop specific MECC communication materials and tools to raise awareness on the topic and highlight relevant IOM projects and programmes worldwide, including the Environmental Migration Portal.

8. Liaise with various stakeholders, partners, think tanks, private sector and civil society representatives to discuss appropriate MECC strategies and to identify potential activities. 9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences or Development Studies or 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. • Publishing record on migration and/or environmental issues.

Experience

• Experience on issues of migration and climate change and environment in international organizations and/or governments, including experience in developing and implementing projects involving multiple countries;

• Experience on implementing capacity-building and training workshops on migration, climate change and/or environment in international organizations and/or governments; • Experience and/or good knowledge of procedures for project development, implementation, management and reporting, in particular of IOM procedures, including external donor reporting and liaison;

• Sound knowledge in design and implementation of research initiatives on migration and/or research projects on migration;

• Experience and/or good knowledge in communication and website management including use of social media;

• Experience and/or good knowledge of international fora policy processes in the areas of migration and climate change.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other language(s) is an advantage. Page 2 / 4Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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 security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 09.03.2017 to 22.03.2017

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