Position Title : Programme Officer (Shelter and Settlements)
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 09 December 2024
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered
before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic
Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Operations and the direct supervision
of the Shelter and Settlements Specialist, the Programme Officer (Shelter and Settlements) will
be responsible and accountable for the oversight and implementation of Headquarters (HQ) led
projects and improve IOM’s Shelter and Settlements programming globally by providing timely
and relevant specialized technical support and advice to IOM Country Offices, ensuring that
IOM’s interventions identify and reflect best practices.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Act as a technical and unit lead for assigned workstreams, e.g., Knowledge Management,
Partnerships, Program Quality, Capacity Building, Environment, etc.

2. Act as a unit lead and Focal Point for interagency collaboration initiatives as assigned,
including the Community of Practice Francophone Shelter Network and the Africa Shelter
Forum.
3. Ensure the implementation and sound management of HQ managed projects as assigned.
4. Substantively support the implementation of IOM Shelter and Settlements (S&S) global
strategic aims, and review or develop country strategies.
5. Provide expert remote and in-country support to IOM Country Office teams and deploy, as
agreed, when required in surge, training, monitoring, or technical assistance missions.
6. Continuously assess IOM’s capacity needs and existing resources, and develop training
resources, guidance notes, guidelines, etc. Develop mechanisms to capture good practices,
lessons learned and evidence of quality programming, ensure dissemination, and promote and
monitor adoption.
7. Actively promote, develop and maintain interagency collaboration and operational
partnerships in the sector, ensuring appropriate coordination with all humanitarian and
development partners. Represent IOM in relevant fora to facilitate sector dialogue and to identify
further opportunities for strategic engagement for IOM.
8. Support recruitment of S&S staff and, as required, provide supervision, training and
mentoring to staff.
9. Provide advice and assistance to Country Offices for the development of projects in line with
institutional best practices and collaborate on resource mobilization efforts at the global level.
10. Ensure effective and active communication with all stakeholders. Prepare progress and
donor reports and provide advice and support for content development of reports, technical
guidance notes, presentations, brochures, web-based information, and social media, as
requested, ensuring that all the relevant data and information is archived and shared
appropriately.
11. Ensure cross-cutting issues are integrated in the Shelter and Settlements programming,
such as Gender-Based Violence, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment
and other cross cutting issues of relevance.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree Architecture, Engineering, or a related built environment field from an

accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

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

Experience

• Experience in designing, coordinating, managing and implementing S&S programs required;
• Multi-sectoral experience is an asset;
• Experience working with different international organizations specialized in humanitarian or

development assistance (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC) required;

• Experience in DRR, urban infrastructure, settlement planning, and Market-based interventions

is an asset;

• Experience in the development or management of knowledge management

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of current humanitarian issues with a particular focus on climate and

disaster-related emergencies, post-conflict interventions, Disaster Risk Reduction and
Rehabilitation/Recovery;

• Strong leadership, coordination, organization, and management skills;
• Strong ability to solve complex problems with investigation, analysis and creative thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships and work effectively and

harmoniously in a team of colleagues and external partners of varied cultural and professional
backgrounds;

• Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point, as well computer

aided engineering design and geoinformatics software (e.g. Auto CAD, Infra Works, or similar
engineering software);

• Working knowledge of statistical packages, graphic and web design software is an advantage;

and,

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.

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

• 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 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 09 December 2024 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 26.11.2024 to 09.12.2024
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.
Requisition: VN 2024 689 Programme Officer (Shelter and Settlements) (P3) Geneva, Switzerland
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