Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
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; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; 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:
IOM Thailand implements a range of national and regional projects aimed at addressing migration challenges and delivering increased protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants in partnership with government, civil society and private sector counterparts.
Through research, policy interventions, capacity-building and outreach, these projects aim to develop sustainable solutions to reduce systemic vulnerabilities and to provide increased support to vulnerable migrants, including victims of trafficking, internally displaced persons, refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and exploited and abused migrants.
In particular, the recently initiated “Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia: Regional Programme on Labour Migration in the Fishing Sector”, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnership with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to promote regular and safe labour migration among South East Asian countries, with a focus on the fishing and seafood processing industries, by strengthening legal, policy and regulatory frameworks, protecting labour rights, and empowering migrant workers to exercise their rights when faced with abusive and exploitative labour practices.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM Thailand and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Migrant Assistance and Counter-Trafficking Unit), the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation and coordination of IOM Thailand’s regional and national projects on counter-trafficking and migrant protection, and in particular of the “Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia: Regional Programme on Labour Migration in the Fishing Sector”.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support the implementation and coordination of IOM Thailand’s regional and national projects on counter-trafficking and migrant protection.
Monitor and provide technical guidance to project-relevant staff, ensuring compliance with project documents, workplans, budgets and donor guidelines.
Support liaison with donors, project partners, other IOM Country Offices (COs) and the Regional Office (RO) to facilitate a coordinated approach to project implementation, highlight synergies with IOM programmes, make recommendations on donor/partner engagement and research new funding opportunities.
Coordinate and support the work of project staff and consultants in organising meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, conferences and studies, as well as other activities relevant to programming.
Coordinate and liaise with IOM Thailand Labour Migration and Human Development (LHD) colleagues to facilitate coordinated approaches to LHD-led project interventions.
Compile interim and final project narrative reports to donors in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
Track project expenditures and commitments and assist the Resource Management Unit (RMU) to facilitate the financial management and accountability of projects and to draft financial reports to donors.
In coordination with Communications colleagues, and in compliance with project visibility guidelines, participate in the production and strategic dissemination of communication materials that document project activities, achievements and impacts in the form of Press Briefing Notes, social media updates, website content, project information sheets and brochures, and other material as relevant.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.
Contribute to the collection, study, and sharing of relevant information/data on trafficking in persons, migrant protection issues, and labour exploitation of migrant workers for dissemination to colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Brief the Programme Coordinator on a regular basis on programme implementation and on any current affairs that may have an impact on the work of IOM.
Undertake travel duties related to programme implementation, monitoring, liaison with counterparts, and project progress as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations or Law with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing programming related to counter-trafficking, migrant protection and labour migration;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, inter-governmental institutions, the private sector, UN agencies and national and international NGOs;
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the migration context in South East Asia;
• Experience in implementing regional programmes and activities, or of coordinating regional interventions;
• Demonstrated experience in implementing EU-funded programmes will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation processes;
• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical abilities and demonstrated capacity to draft and edit technical documents;
• Knowledge of project budgeting and planning;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationships with counterparts;
• Capacity for creative thinking;
• Team-oriented, but with capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight timelines;
• Understanding of IOM policies, procedures and institutional tools will be considered an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Thai, Khmer, Burmese, Indonesian, Spanish and/or French 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.
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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
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.