Expedited Recruitment - Regional Labour Mobility Officer (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17395
Position Title: Regional Labour Mobility Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Bangkok
Duty Station Country: Thailand
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: TBA

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

This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:

a) internal candidates; and,
b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time. 

Organizational Context and Scope

​​​The Asia-Pacific region presents unique migration dynamics shaped by evolving demographic and labour market trends. One in every three international migrants globally originates from the region, making it a key driver of global labour mobility. As countries face labour shortages and aging populations, advancing safe and regular labour mobility has become a top regional priority to sustain economic growth while ensuring the protection of migrant workers. 

The Labour Mobility Unit of the IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific lead the organization’s engagement on labour migration, working closely with regional bodies such as ASEAN and national governments. Strategic priorities include building the capacity of governments to improve labour migration governance, working with the private sector to protect migrant workers throughout the labour migration cycle, and enhancing migrant integration and social cohesion in communities.  

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Labour Mobility Specialist, the Regional Labour Mobility Officer will provide technical support to promote inclusive and rights-based labour mobility frameworks. The successful candidate will support regional programme development, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination to enhance the contribution of labour migration to sustainable development.

Responsibilities

1. Provide operational guidance to Country Offices in the region on labour mobility and social inclusion related issues.
2. Support the development and implementation of regional labour mobility programmes that expand safe, regular, and accessible migration pathways.
3. Review, edit and coordinate inputs to project proposals, reports and other documents referred from Country Offices to the Labour Mobility Unit for approval and endorsement.
4. Contribute to capacity-building efforts for government, civil society, and private sector actors on labour migration governance and protection mechanisms.
5.  Provide technical inputs and coordination support to contribute to the development of national migration policies and labour mobility strategies aligned with international standards and regional priorities.
6.  Contribute to knowledge management efforts by collecting, documenting, and promoting best practices and lessons learned across the region.
7.  Support partnerships-building initiatives with strategic actors including regional organizations, governments, private sector, and civil society, contributing to multi-stakeholder approaches that enhance labour migration governance.
8. Provide technical support to Country Offices in the implementation of the IOM Strategic Plan, IOM Regional Strategy and other relevant global and regional frameworks. 
9. Support resource mobilization efforts and donor engagement for labour migration programming.
10.  Actively participate in conferences, workshops and meetings related to labour mobility, independently or with other IOM colleagues.
11.  Coordinate the recruitment process, supervision and training of incoming interns into the ROAP Labour Mobility Unit.
12. Undertake duty travel as required to support programme implementation and stakeholder engagement.
13.  Assist in coordinating the activities of the Labour Mobility Unit in the absence of the Senior Regional Labour Mobility Specialist, ensuring smooth communication and follow-up on ongoing tasks.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in social sciences, International Relations, Economics, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience; or, 
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in labour migration and human development programming;
• Experience supporting policy dialogue with regional organizations, UN agencies, and national governments;
• Experience in designing and delivering training workshops; and,
• Work experience in Asia and/or the Pacific.

Skills

• Good understanding of global and regional labour migration trends;
• Familiarity with regional labour mobility schemes, in particular those relevant to the Asia and the Pacific region;
• Excellent background in policy development, project design, and stakeholder coordination;
• Proven skills in project development, management and reporting;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and diplomatic skills;
• Comfortable giving presentations and facilitating workshops; and,
• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development.

Languages

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

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

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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, 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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