SVN-EC005-2025-MPIA Mobility Pathways and Inclusion Assistant

Quito

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Quito
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Poverty Reduction
    • Disability Rights
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Support documents
  • Please include CV  as attachments. 
  • Please include Motivational Letter as attachments.

Responsibilities

  1. ​​Support the implementation and monitoring of program and project activities related to social, economic, and sociocultural inclusion at the local and national levels, in line with the guidelines of the Department of Mobility and Inclusion Routes (DMI). 
  2. ​Contribute to the collection, systematization, and consolidation of information on activities and results, preparing inputs for periodic reports, progress updates, and presentations. 
  3. ​Provide operational support in organizing meetings, workshops, training, community dialogues, and activities with the private sector. 
  4. ​Maintain updated project files and documentation, ensuring the orderly registration of reports, contacts, and minutes.
  5. ​Draft simple correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes. 
  6. ​Participate in field visits and support the collection of on-site information, recording basic observations on activity implementation. 
  7. ​Provide support in the basic financial and budgetary monitoring of assigned activities, verifying fund availability and reporting any observations to the supervisor. 
  8. ​Maintain regular communication with local counterparts and community actors to support activity implementation.
  9. ​Contribute to activities related to private sector engagement in labor inclusion initiatives, fair employment, and regular migration pathways, when applicable. 
  10. ​Perform other technical and operational support functions as may be assigned within the framework of the Unit’s programs.​ 

Qualifications

Education
  • University degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Development, Migration, Human Rights, Administration, or related fields, with at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience; or 
  • High school diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant professional experience. 
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 
Experience
  • ​​Previous experience in field operations, humanitarian programs, or projects related to migration, social, or labor inclusion. 
  • ​Experience in coordination with government actors, the private sector, civil society, United Nations agencies, or international organizations is an advantage. 
  • ​Experience in the collection, systematization, and basic analysis of project information. 
  • ​Experience in organizing workshops, training sessions, or community activities. 
  • ​Experience in projects with human rights, fair employment, or labor migration focus is desirable. 
  • ​Experience in IOM administrative and financial processes is desirable.​ 
Skills
  • ​​Strong computer skills, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, among others, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and consolidate project information. 
  • ​Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, institutional counterparts, and cooperation partners.  
  • ​Practical knowledge of administrative, financial, and logistical procedures applied in the management of projects and activities at headquarters. 
  • ​Experience in collecting, systematizing, and performing basic analysis of program information, ensuring data quality, organization, and reliability. 
  • ​Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in dynamic contexts. 
  • ​General understanding of IOM’s mandate on socioeconomic inclusion and labor migration, as well as UN system standards in project management. 
Languages
  • All candidates must be fluent in Spanish (both spoken and written). 
  • Working knowledge of English. 
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
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 three 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 1)
  • 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
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-4
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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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