The IOM Country Office for Belgium & Luxembourg implements projects covering a broad range of thematic areas, including migration and development, labour migration, integration, counter-trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrant groups and unaccompanied migrant children.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Partnership and Liaison Assistant, in coordination with the project teams, and under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will provide general support to the communications and visibility activities of the Country Office for Belgium and Luxemburg. The incumbent will contribute to the routine tasks related to information management and internal/external communication efforts.
In particular, the incumbent will:
Education
or,
Experience
Skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills; Team-oriented, with well-developed interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills applied in a professional environment; Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.Languages
Fluency in English and Dutch (oral and written) is required.
Working knowledge in French is required
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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. 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 1) 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. Notes 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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. IOM reserves the right to contact shortlisted candidates only. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies