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We are searching for an experienced CFA 2022 29 Programme Support Officer (UG) Geneva, Switzerland to join our dynamic team at IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration in Geneva, GE.

Growing your career as a Full Time CFA 2022 29 Programme Support Officer (UG) Geneva, Switzerland is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.

If you are strong in people management, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of CFA 2022 29 Programme Support Officer (UG) Geneva, Switzerland at IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration today!

Context

The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), through its two divisions as well as

specialized projects and programmes, oversees IOM’s activities on all aspects of migration

crises. It coordinates IOM’s participation in humanitarian responses, including L3 emergencies,

and provides migration services in emergencies. While also engaging in global processes, the

Department provides technical support to field efforts, delivers strategic recommendations on

both policy and operational issues and provides guidance to field operations on project

development and implementation and inter-agency coordination.

The Policy, Planning and Programme Support (PPPS) unit sits in the DOE Director’s Office

(DO). It, brings strategic and institutional coherence across the divisions and with other

Departments within the Organization, and hosts the institutional expertise in the areas of

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF)

and the Migrants in Countries in Crisis programme (MICIC). Activities in this area include

advancing and communicating Departmental strategic objectives, positions and key messaging

externally and internally; producing Departmental materials; fielding requests on IOM’s overall

crisis approach; and leading, coordinating or advising on policy/framework/strategy

development. The PPPS ensures IOM’s crisis-related activities are adequately represented in

whole of Organization contexts and institutional business processes. The PPPS is also the

Departmental focal point for various multilateral and multi-stakeholder initiatives including the

Global Platform on Internal Displacement (previously GP2.0), the United Nations Network on

Migration and the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF).

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Crisis Analyst, the Programme Support

Officer will support at different level activities that will contribute to the advancement of

Departmental strategic policy priorities and interests both internally and externally, strengthen

the Department’s engagement in various regional, UN and other multilateral processes/forums,

and support quality control of Departmental products.

They will primarily focus on supporting and assisting the PPPS Unit engagement in global

platforms, knowledge management and in the development and quality control of departmental

products and capacity building efforts.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Support the production and dissemination of tailor-made knowledge products, training and
  

capacity building materials, thematic guidance, policy and strategic documents in thematic areas

including IMRF, MCOF, MICIC and the Global Platform on Internal Displacement.

• Prepare or support the preparation of various written reports, documents and
  

communications, e.g. drafts sections of internal and external reports, background papers, policy

notes, PPT presentations, news desk articles, correspondence, talking points, statements etc.

• Provide support in ensuring quality assurance of Departmental materials, providing
  

methodological support to colleagues as needed in the preparation of material and lending

expertise to bring such materials to production, in collaboration with the publications unit.

• Assist the PPPS unit to strategically engage in policy processes and institutional approaches,
  

particularly those relating to IMRF, MCOF, MICIC and the Global Platform on Internal

Displacement.

• Help conceptualize meetings, events and retreats. Prepare and manage all logistical
  

arrangements, ensure note taking and support DOE’s follow up on action points.

• Support knowledge management within the Department and ensure the creation and
  

maintenance of SharePoint pages, website and intranet update etc.

• Support in the preparation of social media and promotional material, including ensuring the
  

creative design and lay-out of external documents for an external audience and prepare

products that strengthen DOE’s virtual identity.

• Provide administrative, reporting and monitoring support for projects as needed.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
  

Required Qualifications And Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs,

International Affairs, Law, Publications Development Studies, Communications or a related field

from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Good knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization and experience in the field of emergency response and humanitarian assistance

with the UN, international organizations and non-governmental organizations;

• Previous experience working with IOM is an asset, including time spent in a crisis

preparedness and response field environment;

• Solid English language writing and editing experience;
• Experience in the organization of meetings, trainings and events;
• Practical experience of how-to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.

Skills

• Strong academic or professional background in research and analysis;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products particularly SharePoint and Teams and other

software used for presentations including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Adobe, etc.

• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a proven track record;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences;
• Proven capacity in problem-solving and creative thinking;
• Ability to work effectively, accurately and concisely, including when working against sudden,

tight and demanding deadlines; and

• Published materials are an asset.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in French

and/or Spanish language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and 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.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 15 June 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting Period

From 02.06.2022 to 15.06.2022

No Fees

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.

Company Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Attractive package
  

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