Job: Senior Humanitarian Advisor

Position Title: Senior Humanitarian Advisor

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Official, Grade P4

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Dat: November 26, 2013

Reference Code: VN 2013/52 (O) - INT

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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Operations and Emergencies, and in regular consultation with relevant departments and divisions in Headquarters (HQ), the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) Senior Humanitarian Advisor main responsibilities are:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as overall focal point for IOM contributions to and interaction with the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC), including issues pertaining to humanitarian reform and humanitarian policy discussions; keeping abreast of developments in the reform process, analyzing the impact of such reforms on IOM and advising the DOE Director on such discussions.
2. Act as DOE focal point for humanitarian policy discussions and dialogue with Geneva-based representatives of the humanitarian community, including humanitarian NGOs, UN IASC focal points and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement; advise relevant department divisions accordingly.
3. In coordination with relevant HQ Departments/Divisions, IOM's UN Observer Office and field missions, prepare and present IOM's position at humanitarian interagency processes, such as the IASC Working Group; coordinate in particular the formulation of institutional positions in preparation for IASC Principals' meetings, other IASC fora as well as the Global Humanitarian Platform.
4. Strengthen IOM's relationship with academic and research institutions, including by contributing to academic events/publications as well as organizing informal consultations with key partners specifically related to humanitarian and post crisis interventions.
5. Supervise the drafting of various policies including the IOM Humanitarian Policy and the Durable Solutions policy and compendium to clearly articulate the roles, objectives and priorities of IOM in the international humanitarian system and the policies, codes of conduct and methodologies IOM staff can use for carrying out principled humanitarian action.
6. Establish a mechanism of coordination within DOE, and in consultation with other departments, for regular consultation on the process of policy development and the provision of input by IOM staff.
7. Establish the IOM Humanitarian Advisory Board and oversee all aspects of communication and consultation with the Board.
8. Supervise the development of training modules on the IOM Humanitarian Policy, Protection Mainstreaming and Durable Solutions Framework and their online version in close coordination with relevant departments/divisions.
9. Engage, in coordination with relevant departments/divisions, in other initiatives relevant to IOM humanitarian and protection work for stranded migrants, including in particular the UN Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Migration and Development's initiative on migrants caught in crisis situations, and follow-up actions relating to the 2013 High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development as well as the Global Forum on Migration and Development and the World Humanitarian Summit 2016.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; displays mastery of subject matter; contributes to a collegial team environment; creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; works effectively with authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance global objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Political, or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and/ or Law; eight years of relevant professional experience (ten years for candidates with first level university degree) in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management; demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to the project; experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institution and NGOs: knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by November 26, 2013 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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