Senior Programme Officer

Position Title: Senior Programme Officer

Job Code: VN 2024 479

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12 August 2024

Context:

IOM, UN Migration Agency in Geneva, Switzerland is looking for a Senior Programme Officer who will be responsible for the (1) overall management, oversight, coordination, and fundraising of the PRD HLP Vault program, (2) oversight and support to new and existing projects and initiatives implemented under the Transitional Justice Unit and Peace and Recovery Division, and (3) specialized technical and advisory support to IOM Country Offices on HLP, documentation, and Transitional Justice projects and initiatives.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement the IOM Transitional Justice strategy, in line with IOM country, regional, and global strategic objectives, and the Division for Peace and Recovery.
2. Lead the overall management of the HLP Vault program, overseeing budgets and finances, implementation, and leading fundraising, donor liaison, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
3. Establish and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including project donors, EU Member States, UN, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), with a view to promoting coordinated and integrated interventions through new activities, ensuring the implementation of ongoing activities, and raising funds for new projects and initiatives.
4. Coordinate Transitional Justice and HLP efforts and advise on best practices to promote integrated programming across sectors and phases of response.
5. Represent IOM and the Transitional Justice portfolio in coordination forums and external meetings, including donor briefings, the UN Global Task Force for Transitional Justice, and relevant discussions.
6. Mobilize resources through the development of new concept notes and operational frameworks, negotiating with donors, and leading the production of communication tools.
7. Exercise administrative, operational, and financial management responsibility for relevan tprojects, maintain oversight of project cycles, and ensure programs are consistent with audit and donor requirements.
8. Develop and deliver trainings and provide policy advice and technical backstopping to strengthen capacities within IOM COs and ROs.
9. Review and endorse new or existing concept notes, proposals, and reports of COs for Transitional Justice and HLP-related initiatives.
10. Assume Officer in Charge (OiC) duties for the Transitional Justice Unit where required.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political Sciences, International Affairs, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or, • University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the design, development, management, and implementation of large-scale projects related to Transitional Justice, HLP, and legal documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in management of Transitional Justice initiatives, including reparations, HLP, and civil and HLP documentation (required).
• Demonstrated experience in donor liaison, fundraising, and coordination.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, government and authorities, humanitarian actors (UN agencies and NGOs).

Skills

• In depth knowledge of HLP and Transitional Justice related areas work; and,
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and direct staff and manage operations in complex post-conflict and emergency contexts (required).

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 and Arabic is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) 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

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 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.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. 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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification 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 in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.