Job Identification (Reference Number): 14252
Position Title: Chief, Migration Policy Divisionย
Duty Station City: To be determined
Grade: P-5
Contract Type:ย Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration:ย 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 14 April 2025
Introduction:
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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture atย IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
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:ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 1. Internal candidates
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 2. External female candidates:
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Second-tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Situated within the Department of Data, Insight and Policy (DDIP), the Migration Policy Division (MPD) plays a vital role ensuring IOMโs standing as a leading global authority and trusted partner on migration. This is essential to meet Member States' growing reliance on IOMโs migration expertise and their expectations for thought leadership and guidance on governance structures and frameworks to manage migration in line with international obligations.ย
The Division focuses its efforts on two streams of work, underpinned by strong knowledge management and a focus on promoting innovation in IOMโs policy-relevant projects and programming:
Delivery of sound migration policy and legal advice and guidance to governments: As part of IOMโs Policy Agenda, MPD works to enhance IOMโs ability to support governments on policy and legislation; and, Development of institutional migration policy and legal positions: In coordination with other Departments, MPD develops coherent and forward-looking evidence, analysis, and narratives on cross-cutting priority and emerging policy issues, coordinated through inclusive organization-wide processes that are firmly rooted in IOMโs knowledge and programmatic experience.ยUnder the direct supervision of the Director, Department of Data, Insight and Policy, the Chief, Migration Policy Division will be responsible for the following duties:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Lead the planning and implementation of the Migration Policy Division activities and manage the Divisionโs human and financial resources.ย Set-up, lead, and coordinate organization-wide processes to develop IOM migration policy perspectives and institutional stances based on evidence which are rooted in IOM's knowledge and programmatic experience, while ensuring and strengthening the effective communication of results both within IOM and externally.Provide expert advice to the Senior Leadership Team, Departments, and Regional and Country Offices on migration governance and cross-cutting migration policy issues.Promote policy coherence and consistency of messaging across IOM by advising on policy work undertaken by Departments and Regional and Country Offices.Lead the definition of IOM's policy agenda and plan steps to advance it, including resource mobilization.Provide oversight and guidance to technical specialists in the Division including international migration law specialists, knowledge management experts, and well as the Development Fund Team.Contribute to positioning IOM on the international arena by supporting strategic communications on migration policy matters.Engage in migration-policy-relevant processes and dialogues with key partners, including governments, the UN and non-UN organizations, academia, and private sector, to support well-informed discourses on migration and help position IOM as a leading global authority on migration.Manage migration policy knowledge and establish and maintain IOMโs migration policy communities of practice.Coordinate and respond to requests for support and expertise from IOM Regional and Country Offices.Strengthen the development of IOM staff capacity on migration policy by overseeing the development and updating of relevant training materials.Represent the Organization at international conferences and meetings, including in the stead of the Department Director, when required.Perform any other duties as may be assigned.Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,University Degree in above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in theย UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience:
At least ten years of professional experience in the migration field, with a proven track record of leading and managing complex projects and teams.Extensive experience in the field of migration, including in policymaking, policy dialogue, international diplomacy and/or multilateral cooperation;Extensive experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, entities of the United Nations, civil society and international organizations, and academic and private sectors;Demonstrable experience in delivering expertise on a wide range of migration governance and policy issues, as well as migration trends, and capacity to provide useful insight to audiences in a range of contexts and situations;Extensive experience in policy analysis and research, advocacy and strategic communications in the migration field;Track record of producing high-level policy documents and briefs, including on sensitive issues;Extensive experience in effective coordination and stakeholder management; and,Experience working in cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.Skills:
Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences;Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,Proven ability to deliver quality to set deadlines.Languages:
IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.ย
For this position, fluency in Englishย 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.
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Required Competencies:
IOMโs competency framework can be found at thisย linkย Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
ย 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.
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Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators Level 3
ย Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
ย Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
ย Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs 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.
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Managerial Competencies โ behavioural indicatorsย Level 3
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
ย Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.ย
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Notes:
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.ย Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through theย IOM e-Recruitmentย systemย (for internal candidates linkย here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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