Job Identification (Reference Number):
Position Title: Stakeholder Engagement Officer (Civil Society and Local Authorities)
Duty Station City: Geneva
Duty Station Country: Switzerland
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 21 May 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.
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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 ย 1.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Internal candidates
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 2.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, 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.
Context
IOM recognizes the importance of forging strategic partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders to address the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of migration. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration acknowledges the vital importance of a whole-of-society approach to ensuring principled migration governance, explicitly referencing the particular importance of migrants and diaspora communities in this regard. IOM, as coordinator of the United Nations Network on Migration, has worked within the UN system to help realise this goal.
Furthermore, the IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028 sets an institutional priority of maintaining and building long-term partnerships, based on trust, so that IOM has the right networks and entry points in place to support multidimensional, whole-of- government and whole-of-society and solutions.
The Stakeholder Engagement Unit located in the Member State and Stakeholder Engagement Division coordinates IOMโs institutional engagement with civil society, inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration (ISCMs), including regional consultative processes (RCPs), as well as with relevant intergovernmental organizations outside the United Nations system. The Unit is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key platforms and actors, including migrants, parliaments, cities, and local authorities.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Director, Office of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications and direct supervision of the Chief, ย Member State and Stakeholder Engagement Division, the Stakeholder Engagement Officer (Civil Society and Local Authorities) will develop and manage IOMโs relationships with civil society organizations (CSOs), RCRC network, advocacy platforms, faith-based groups, and academic partners. The Stakeholder Engagement Officer (Civil Society and Local Authorities) will coordinate strategic outreach initiatives, support Country Offices in engagement efforts, organize consultations, and contribute to policy and communications outputs that strengthen collaboration with civil society stakeholders in line with IOMโs Strategic Objectives.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Coordinate the development of, and maintain institutional relationships with key civil society stakeholders, IOM observers and others โ including international and local CSOs, faith-based organizations, diaspora-led organizations, advocacy coalitions, and academic partners to foster collaboration and advance IOMโs outreach and advocacy objectives.Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive mapping of civil society and academic stakeholders relevant to migration at global and regional levels. Identify emerging partners and maintain an up-to-date database or directory of these organizations to inform engagement strategies.Consultations, Outreachย and Dialogues: ย Coordinate with relevant IOM units to plan and facilitate consultations with civil society on migration policy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and global processes (e.g., the Global Compact on Migration) while documenting outcomes to support follow-up on recommendations.ย Local and Regional Governments: Coordinate outreach to cities, local and regional governments and network organizations to solicit their input on migration policy and programming.ย Field Support and Coordination: Provide guidance and support to IOM Regional and Country Offices in engaging local civil society, community-based organizations and local and regional governments while sharing best practices and tools for stakeholder engagement, and ensure a coherent approach across the Organizationโs field operations.Policy Briefs and Communication: Prepare and contribute to policy briefs, analytical reports, talking points, and communication materials related to civil society and local and regional government engagement. Facilitate and enhance the inclusion of civil society and local and regional governments perspectives and feedback in IOMโs policy documents and communication materials.Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor global trends, developments, and best practices in civil society and local and regional government engagement in the migration field by providing analysis and periodic updates to the Division and advice on how to adapt IOMโs stakeholder engagement approach to evolving contexts (including new advocacy movements).Other Duties: Perform such other duties as may be assigned.Education
Masterโs degree in Disability Inclusion studies, Social Policy, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, cooperation and development or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experienceAccredited Universities are those listed in theย UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, external relations, donor liaison, or related area is required;Proven professional experience in developing and managing partnerships or liaising with civil society organizations, NGOs, advocacy networks, or academic institutions, preferably in the field of migration, humanitarian affairs, or international development, including organizing multi-stakeholder events or consultations and producing policy or communication materials (such as briefs, reports, or outreach content);Experience working in or with international organizations, the UN system, or relevant governmental agencies on stakeholder engagement or community outreach is highly desirable;Field experience in working with migrant communities or grassroots organizations is an advantage; and,Strong understanding and experience of migration issues and global migration policy frameworks (e.g. Global Compact for Migration, international migration forums) is an asset, as is familiarity with the roles of civil society and academia in migration governance.ย
Skills
Strong computer literacy;Excellent critical thinking and writing skills;Ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to deadlines;Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,Strong communication and diplomatic skills.Languages
For this position, fluency inย English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.ย All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments
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 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.ย Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators Level 2
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.ย Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.ย Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.ยNotes
Open to internal candidates and previous IOM employees only.
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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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 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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