Education • Master’s degree in Political or Social Science
International Relations
Business Administration
or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience. Experience • Extensive experience in general management as well as project and resources management; • Extensive experience in diplomacy
fundraising and public relations
as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions; and
• Significant experience in delivering large and diverse programmes in complex settings in a range of migration programming
both in the context of emergency and development programming. Skills • Excellent communications skills
both oral and written; Ability to prepare and deliver speeches on various activities of the Organization; • Excellent liaison and negotiation skills; • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming; • Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and Frameworks; • Effective resources management skills
sound knowledge of financial and business administration and of the principles and practices of management
Ability to deliver during crisis response; and
• Good level of computer literacy. Languages IOM’s official languages are English
French
and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages. For this position
fluency in English is required (oral and written). A working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian and Spanish)
or a language that may be widely spoken in the country context
is desirable and may be specified as mandatory in some vacancy notices
if required. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process
which may include written and/or oral assessments
Required Competencies: 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 3: • 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. Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3 • Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction
leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s 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. • Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. • Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.