Programme Officer (Migration and Sustaining Peace)

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 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. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope The IOM Office at the United Nations (IOM-UN) is tasked with maintaining and strengthening IOM’s relations with the United Nations (UN), diplomatic Missions, and non-governmental organizations, including through contributing to improving an overall understanding of migration issues, facilitating international policy dialogues on migration, and representing IOM and migration issues in conferences, meetings, and seminars. The IOM-UN contributes to improving an understanding of IOM’s mandate and actions by engaging relevant governmental, UN and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) stakeholders, in accordance with the IOM constitution, the IOM Strategy adopted in 2007 and relevant Council deliberations and resolutions. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of the IOM-UN Office and direct supervision of the Senior Policy and Programmes Officer (Peace and Humanitarian Affairs) in the Peace and Humanitarian Team, the Programme Officer (Migration and Sustaining Peace) will carry out substantive and administrative functions related to the core activities of the peace and security portfolio, in particular, supporting the Office’s engagement with the UN’s peace and security pillar by covering files related to Prevention of Violent Extremism, Counterterrorism, Youth Peace and Security, Women Peace and Security as well as various country specific files. This will include a broad range of liaison, technical and representational tasks. Responsibilities • Contribute to the Peace and Humanitarian Team’s efforts to strengthen IOM’s engagement with the UN Peace and Security Pillar and humanitarian architecture. Act as the thematic focal point on assigned issues related to Counterterrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism, Youth Peace and Security, and Women Peace and Security. • Write reports, coordinate the development of tailored guidance for IOM Regional and Country Officers and draft and contribute to the development of programmatic and policy documents. Prepare briefing materials and talking points for senior officials and provide technical advice and input on assigned issues to senior management. Organize side events together with member states, UN and other partners, that strategically showcase IOM’s efforts, and comparative advantage in peace and security. • Coordinate technical inputs to IOM’s engagement with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, including participation in relevant working groups related to preventing violent extremism, human rights and counterterrorism, gender and counterterrorism, and resource mobilization, among others. • Serve as the technical focal point for coordination with the United Nations Office on Counterterrorism and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) to facilitate partnership and collaboration on activities related to the prevention of violent extremism and border security governance. • Coordinate IOM’s technical and programmatic engagement on the Youth, Peace, and Security, and Women, Peace, and Security files. Keep informed about the latest developments in these areas and provide input to senior management. • Support the Peace and Humanitarian Team’s efforts to strengthen IOM’s engagement with the UN Peace and Security Pillar by participating in certain geographic Integrated Task Force meetings, coordinating inputs with IOM regional and country offices to support IOM’s participation and visibility in technical-level meetings, and assisting in responding to information requests about IOM’s peace and security related programmes in priority countries from UN Secretariat entities and permanent representations. • Organize and coordinate visits of IOM Chiefs of Mission and Senior IOM representatives, including meetings and engagement with UN Secretariat and UN headquarters counterparts while on temporary deployment in New York. • Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provide technical input on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions. Contribute to identifying potential areas of engagement for IOM on priority issues within the Peace and Security Pillar, with a focus on peace and security-related policies and processes, including by monitoring developments related to the UNSC, DPPA-DPO, Peacekeeping Operations, and Special Political Missions, as well as member state positions and priorities. • Participate in and report on other UN meetings, UN inter-agency mechanisms and meetings of interest to IOM’s peace and security portfolio, such as the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Special Committee for Peacekeeping Policy (C34), the Commission on the Status of Women, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as well as events sponsored by New York-based think tanks and foundations covering issues related to UN Peace and Security. • Contribute to technical inputs to IOM policy discussions related to peace and security-related policies and processes, including through contributions to internal documents, discussions, and processes in coordination with the IOM Headquarters (HQ), and relevant Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices (COs). • Support and coordinate knowledge management activities of the Peace and Humanitarian Team, in close collaboration with other teams in the IOM-UN and HQ, including maintaining resource mobilization databases (e.g. PBF and TFHS), capturing lessons learned and best practices, and ensuring key documents are appropriately archived for reference purposes. • Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Qualification Required Qualifications and Experience Education • Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, • Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience • Experience in liaising with governmental representatives, diplomatic authorities, civil society organizations and UN entities; • Experience working in a multilateral system, preferable UN context, along with familiarity with the UN system and its main organs – including its agencies, funds and programmes; • Experience in the general area of migration, development, humanitarian crises and peace and security-related programming and policy issues; • Experience in organizing webinars/events in coordination with UN partners; • Experience in preparing presentations and a wide range of external outreach materials; • Experience with strategic planning, coordination; drafting research and policy analysis; and, • Experience in knowledge management. Skills • Excellent knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization, particularly forced and conflict-induced migration; • Excellent knowledge of the UN and bilateral donor programming, particularly the Peacebuilding Fund and Trust Fund for Human Security; • Excellent knowledge of the key UN policies and resolutions related to Peace and Security, including the Secretary-General’s Sustaining Peace Agenda; • Knowledge of IOM guidance and policies related to Peace and Security, including on conflict sensitivity; • Advanced ability to draft research, analysis, and policy documents for diverse audiences; • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varies cultures and professional backgrounds; and, • Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan. Languages For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and 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. 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 five 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 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 actions and delegated work. • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 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. Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted. 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times. 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