Programme Officer (Disability Inclusion) (P)

• Master’s degree in Disability Inclusion studies, Social Policy, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, cooperation and development 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

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in the field of disability inclusion, including two years of field experiences in different contexts;
• Experience providing technical advice on disability inclusion to different sectors, humanitarian and non-humanitarian, with previous experience of working in the UN System being a plus;
• Experience in implementing and monitoring an organization-wide disability inclusion Strategy in a large and “non-specialised on disability” organization similar to IOM in its global footprint and international scope;
• Experience in fundraising and dialogues with donors for disability inclusion;
• Experience in the field of advocacy and coordination;
• Experience in representation as well as facilitation of higher levels or diplomatic events or initiatives.
• Experience in mediation and facilitation of groups, as well as leadership or facilitation of consultative processes;
• Experience in Administration, Coordination and Finance; and,
• Knowledge and experience on innovative technology used for humanitarian and development works.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of foundational concepts in relation to inclusion of persons with disabilities and its intersection with gender, age and other characteristics;
• Knowledge of IASC cluster system and IASC Task Team on Disability inclusion in humanitarian action;
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success on negotiation, advocacy initiatives;
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate others to work on disability inclusion;
• Demonstrated facilities using and analysing data sets; and,
• Demonstrated analytical, drafting, communication and liaison skills
   

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

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 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. 

Notes

Open to internal candidates and previous IOM employees only.

The duty station is Geneva, Switzerland.

Subject to approval the selected candidate may be authorized to telecommute.

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.

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

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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