Qualifications: Education
x Highschool degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related careers such as political science, international relations, law, psychology, social work, and sociology with four years of relevant professional experience.
Studies on migration, human rights, gender, or project management will be an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database .

Experience
Relevant professional experience in projects, human rights, migration, vulnerable populations, including displaced and refugee populations, rights of migrants with diverse SOGIESC, gender, migrant women, direct assistance, and migration governance.
Experience with international organizations, non-governmental or governmental organizations.
Skills
All knowledge and experience in preventing irregular migration, trafficking in persons, and smuggling of migrants will be valued.
Experience working with human trafficking, gender-based violence, and child protection.
Experience in community work, specifically with groups in vulnerable situations.
Experience with training and capacity building.
Experience working with international organizations, non-governmental or governmental organizations.
Experience in Project Management, including budget control and monitoring.
Experience working with implementing partners agreements is an advantage.
Experience with the UN is an advantage.
Experience with UN and/or governmental organizations that work on Counter trafficking and/or Gender-Based Violence will be an advantage.
Languages
For all applicants, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.
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 2)
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 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
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.
Notes
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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
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 the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Important : Add the cover letter in the “Supporting Documents” section of your application