Regional Liaison and Policy Officer

Position Title : Regional Liaison and Policy Officer

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 01 September 2021

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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

In the context of complex regional migration dynamics, the new United Nations Development System (UNDS) as well as its role as the Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration (UNNM), and in line with its Regional Strategy 2020-2024, IOM seeks to deepen its engagement with the United Nations in Central America, North America and the Caribbean to effectively work in partnership with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders to maximize migration for sustainable development, protect and assist migrants, and ensure no one is left behind.

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Regional Director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean, and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer, the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer maintains regular contact with international, governmental, and non-governmental partners and contributes to regular national and regional policy dialogue and policy development in Central America, North America, and the Caribbean with a particular emphasis on two main themes: the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), and UNDS Reform.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Maintain regular liaison with international, governmental and non-governmental partners, and advise the IOM Country Offices on partner and donor priorities, preferences and regional synergies in the field of migration.

2. Identify key migration policy issues in the region, advise and ensure information exchange and synergies between Country Offices on national and regional trends, policies and legislative frameworks relevant to migration in close collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS).

3. Support the development of national and regional migration policies in close collaboration with the RTSs, concerned Country Offices and relevant Headquarters (HQs) divisions.

4. Contribute to regional policy dialogue and the exchange of best practices through expert meetings and preparation of policy briefs with the RTS.

5. Ensure appropriate coordination and information sharing within the region and between the region and relevant Departments at HQs.

6. Support regional strategic planning exercises, and provide support for country level strategic planning, as required and in collaboration with the RTSs.

7. Collaborate, together with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, in the implementation of IOM’s Results Based Management implementation processes, notably country-strategies.

8. Organize mapping of national and regional needs and priorities to identify opportunities, priorities, and gaps.

9. Organize trainings for Core Working Groups 2.1 and 2.2 of the UN Network on Migration in accordance with national needs and priorities.

10. Support the establishment and strengthening of country-level UN Migration Networks.

11. Lead the follow-up to the GCM Regional Review and run-up to the International Migration Review Forum.

12. Support countries in the region, including Champion Countries, in the implementation of the GCM.

13. Support the development and review of UN programming/strategic documents (Common Country Analysis, and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks) with focus on the inclusion of migration as an important factor affecting and as an accelerator of development.

14. Support the implementation of the workplan of the IBC on Human Mobility, co-led by IOM, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.

15. Facilitate systematic coordination and engagement with civil society and other stakeholders within the framework of the GCM.

16. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Regional Director and/or the Senior Regional Liaison and Policy Officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related 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 the field of project development and management in at least two IOM thematic areas and at least two distinct regions;

• Experience in coordinating with managing various programme units and ability to establish and maintain working relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, and other stakeholders;

• Experience with strategic planning;

• Field experience in the Migration or Development fields.

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 and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French 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 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 action 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

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 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. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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 01 September 2021 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 19.08.2021 to 01.09.2021

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.

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