Position Title : Head, Labour Mobility & Human Development Division
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P5
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 31 March 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
- Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
- External female candidates.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Department of Migration Management (DMM) and in coordination with relevant departments in Headquarters (HQs) and relevant experts in the Regional Offices (ROs), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for developing and overseeing the activities of IOM's Labour Mobility and Human Development Division (LMHD) including: labour mobility, migration and development and migrant training and integration.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Develop, clarify and contribute to IOM’s strategic positioning in the areas of labour mobility and migration and development in coordination and consultation with other relevant departments at Headquarters.
- Work closely with the Regional Thematic Specialists and provide guidance, direction and technical support to IOM’s Regional and Field Offices in the areas of labour mobility, migration and development and migrant training and integration.
- Take full responsibility for the implementation and development of ongoing global initiatives and programmes, spearhead the development of new initiatives including in collaboration with partners from the government and private sector and civil society.
- Play an integral role in policy discussions both internally and externally with key partners and stakeholders from the government and private sectors and civil society in order to strengthen IOM’s visibility and positioning.
- Identify areas of strategic importance to LMHD and, in collaboration with other Departments and Regional Offices, advocate for their inclusion in national, regional and global policies and programmes. In particular, ensure that the Organization’s priorities are reflected in global regional and global processes (such as the Global Forum on Migration and Development).
- Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of programme development strategies and recommend process improvements and strengthen the consistency and quality of IOM activities globally through the development and implementation of guidelines.
- Regularly report to and advise the DMM Director of global, regional and relevant national developments in labour mobility and migration and development and make recommendations, where appropriate, for action.
- Represent the Organization at international conferences and meetings.
- Manage the Division's human and financial resources.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, Migration Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• 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;
• Sound knowledge of thematic issues relevant to IOM’s operational; policy and research work on Labour Mobility and Human Development.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 31 March 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 18.03.2016 to 31.03.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/64 (P) - Head, Labour Mobility & Human Dev't Div (P5)-Geneva,Switzerland
(54768106) Released
Posting: Posting NC54768109 (54768109) Released
Posting Channel: Internal Candidates
