Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence) (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 14916
Position Title: Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence) (P)
Duty Station City: Port-au-Prince 
Duty Station Country: Haiti
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to six months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Six months
Closing date: 09 June 2025

Introduction

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

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, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Haiti has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis since its president's assassination in 2019, leading to significant displacement and irregular migration due to gang violence. Since 2025, IOM data shows 1,041,000 people displaced, with over half being children. Over 200,000 forced returns have occurred since 2024, mostly from the Dominican Republic. The displaced population are exposed to several protection risks, and gender-based violence (GBV) is a major concern, especially for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. Amid limited services and security threats, IOM and its partners promote IDPs’ health and well-being, providing integrated protection services including access to health care, and sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for survivors of GBV.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, and in coordination with the Regional PXD unit. The Protection Officer (GBV) will be responsible and accountable for supporting general protection and GBV-related activities for IOM’s crisis programming in Haiti Country Office (CO).

Responsibilities

1. Support the review and evaluation of the existing protection, GBV and health-related interventions with the aim of enhancing and scaling them up in line with a strategic vision and defined objectives.
2. Supervise the protection field team composed of case workers specialized in general protection, case management, and organize the protection case management team’s work, in close coordination with the MHPSS team. 
3. Provide suggestions and technical input for the development of new strategies, projects, and activities to address protection and GBV risks among IDPs and migrants in Haiti.
4. Contribute to the implementation of protection strategies, working with CSOs, women’s groups, and other community groups to develop tailored protection processes and advocate for enhanced protection and GBV services.
5. Support protection needs assessments and safety audits, produce, share and discuss reports and recommendations from findings with IOM units and implementing partners.
6. Contribute to the development and implementation of capacity-building for CO’s staff and implementing partners on protection prevention, mitigation and response, as well as improving procedures for case management and referral practices.
7. Act as GBV Focal Point for Haiti CO and participate and engage actively in relevant coordination forums at country level, including the Protection and Health Cluster, and the GBV Sub Cluster.
8. Promote and facilitate the inclusion of protection interventions into IOM and humanitarian appeal processes and documents and contribute technical inputs to the reporting and project development. 
9. Prepare reports covering protection and GBV-related activities, briefings, statistical/narrative reports, and background notes as requested by CoM, Governments, donors, and other entities.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in law, political science, human rights, international relations, cooperation and development, humanitarian action or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian affairs, and/or development relating to migration, refugee, IDP issues, showing increasing levels of responsibility; field experience preferred;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and NGOs;
• Experience in project management and development and/or monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
• Demonstrated experience working on GBV programming and/or with GBV survivors in an emergency or post-conflict environment; and,
• Solid knowledge of Protection/GBV coordination mechanisms.

Skills

• Strong planning and coordination skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Sound ability to communicate practical knowledge on actions to address Protection and GBV issues at the operational level;
• Demonstrated analytical, writing and reporting skills; and,
• Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

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

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 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. 

Notes

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 cannot be considered eligible.

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

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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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