Mission and objectivesEstablished in 1951 as the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, International Organization for Migration (IOM) works closely with governments, international organizations, and non-governmental partners, to ensure humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. With 173 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status, and offices in over 100 countries, IOM works in four broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration and forced migration. IOM established an office in Suva in 2016, after Fiji became an IOM member state in 2013. IOM Fiji works with the Government of Fiji and the neighboring Pacific Island Countries on migration issues concerning climate change, labour mobility, development, counter-trafficking, disaster resilience, emergency and preparedness and migrant protection.
ContextThe IOM approach to international labour migration is to foster synergies between labour migration and socioeconomic development, and to promote legal avenues of labour migration. IOM aims at strengthening the governance of labour mobility for Fiji, through facilitating the development of policies and programmes that are in the interest of migrants and society, providing effective protection and assistance to labour migrants and their families. The UN Volunteer will support the following key areas of IOM work in Fiji: Development of the National Labour Mobility Policy and Strategy Strengthening family-centered assistance to migrant workers Diaspora engagement for sustainable development
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of National Project Officer (Labour Mobility), IOM Country Office with Coordinating Functions (COCF) in Suva, Fiji, the UN Volunteer will support the IOM Labour Mobility programme by undertaking the following tasks: Assist the implementation of the Labour Mobility programme Support the coordination with external stakeholders such as other UN agencies, governments, academic institutions, NGOs, private sectors, and thematic working groups, as well as with IOM internal stakeholders; Support in organizing, drafting content, and facilitating capacity development activities, workshops and relevant events; Provide assistance in data collection and analysis; Assist in drafting official and unofficial correspondence, publications, and presentation materials in English; Render support to programme visibility and dissemination when necessary; Take notes at relevant programme events, summarize information and provide it to the project team; Perform other related duties that may be assigned.
Competencies and valuesโโโโAccountability โโโโAdaptability and Flexibility โโโโBuilding Trust โโโโClient Orientation โโโโCommitment and Motivation โโโโCommitment to Continuous Learning โโโโCommunication โโโโCreativity โโโโEthics and Values โโโโIntegrity โโโโKnowledge Sharing โโโโProfessionalism โโโโRespect for Diversity โโโโTechnological Awareness โโโโWorking in Teams
Living conditions and remarksFiji, one of the larger countries of the South Pacific region, has a relatively high level of human development. Its multi-ethnic population, which numbers approximately 800,000, is growing slowly due to a moderately low level of fertility and a high level of emigration. The economy rests primarily on sugar production and tourism but is becoming more diverse, with manufacturing now an important sector of employment. Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands, about one - third are inhabited. It covers about 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The capital city is Suva and is located on the South Eastern side of the main island of Viti Levu. After nearly a century as British colony, Fiji became independent in 1970. Today Fiji has one of the most developed economies of the Pacific islands. English is spoken fluently and it is the common language of communication although the native indigenous Fijian language is spoken by many as is the Hindi language. Fiji enjoys year round tropical temperatures of between 25-29 degrees making it the perfect location for sun-lovers. The unit of currency is Fiji Dollar.