Duty Station : Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader Migration Management for Western Balkans (WB) and under the overall supervision and coordination of the Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Western Balkans and Chief of Mission (CoM) Bosnia and Herzegovina, the successful candidate will assist in the establishment and coordination of the Western Balkans Readmission Capacity Building Facility (WBCAP) and the Western Balkans Integrated Border Management Capacity Building Facility (WBIBM) in the Western Balkans in compliance with procedural requirements for project development, implementation, reporting, visibility, and evaluation.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In coordination and with the support of the Team Leader Migration Management WB and relevant Heads of Offices engage in day-to-day coordination of project activities, facilitate regular financial monitoring, draft periodical reports as stipulated by the donor and facilitate synergy of action between the two facilities.
In coordination and with the support of the Team Leader Migration Management WB, provide technical assistance to relevant IOM offices to facilitate compliance with IOM and donor procedural, visibility and reporting requirements during both project development and project implementation.
Assist with facilities establishment and kick off, building on the experience of similar projects, including the set-up of project structure for project submission, evaluation, reporting and monitoring.
Coordinate internal review and quality control processes for project outputs, including data monitoring and verification. Provide feedback to improve the quality and relevance of draft deliverables, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Provide technical inputs for the development of knowledge management approaches on facility type projects and outputs.
In close coordination with the EiEU Readmission Capacity Development Facility (EURCAP), facilitate the integration of data protection considerations into the design of the WBCAP and WBIBM Facilities activities.
On WBCAP and WBIBM, provide inputs and information to support the preparation of: (a) Periodical reports on IOM activities and results; (b) Statistical summaries, infographics and presentations; (c) Content for online publication; (d) Other background information as required;
As and when required, coordinate with relevant units at Headquarters (HQ) and the Regional Offices (RO) relevant to the IOM IBM as well as external counterparts with regard to the preparation of briefing materials for high-level meetings, inputs required for the development of IOM policy documents, and resource mobilization efforts.
Participate in coordinating the organization of relevant to Danish - IOM cooperation and project events, including Advisory Group/Steering Committee meetings and other visibility actions.
Undertake travel duties as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Studies or a relevant field from an accredited institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant working experience in an international environment is highly desirable;
• Experience working with IOM/UN contractual requirements, procedures and rules relevant to the development and implementation of bilateral donors and EU funded projects is required;
• Experience in knowledge management and the production of concise internal and external reports, briefings and background materials is required.
• Excellent knowledge of EU external migration and aid policies, financial instruments, institutions and decision-making mechanisms is required.
• Ability to identify and express clearly key messages, adapting style to the intended audience.
• Very good organisational skills including experience with the organization of large events.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (excellent oral and written skills). Working knowledge of French and/or 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.
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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 three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.
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 action 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.pdf
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 security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.