Programme Officer (UG)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15631
Position Title: Programme Officer (UG)
Duty Station City: Phnom Penh
Duty Station Country: Cambodia
Grade: P-UG
Contract Type: Short-term Ungraded (six months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Call for Application
Closing Date: 07 July 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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in coordination with the relevant Regional Thematic Specialists based in the Regional Office for the Asia and Pacific (ROAP), the Programme Officer will work with government authorities and technical partners to formulate and implement integrated cross-thematic programs, including protection policies for migrants in distress and victims of trafficking and smuggling. Activities will be carried out in coordination with the United Nations (UN) entities and in line with national policies and plan. The successful candidate will also be responsible and accountable for promoting IOM's mandate and developing programs aligned with IOM’s global and regional strategic plans.

Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of multi-sectoral programming in protection, integrated border governance, and disaster management in the mission, including its financial, administrative and technical implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, agreed timeline and deliverables.
2. Contribute to the identification of donors’ priorities and strategies, explore the possibility to develop follow up initiatives and/or initiate new programme development process in Cambodia and draft projects proposals, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
3. Maintain close collaboration and contribute to the strengthening the partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities, national authorities, donors, development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society.
4. Keep updated with policies and strategies related to migrant protection key topics (AVRR, CT, UASC, etc.), integrated border governance, and other key areas 
5. Promote improved awareness and understanding of risks faced by populations on the move among IOM staff, local authorities, national and international civil society organizations, the United Nations (UN) system, diplomatic missions, media actors and any other relevant stakeholders. 
6. Coordinate the observance of international migration law standards within IOM programmes while ensuring the integration of crosscutting issues, including gender, human rights, among others.
7. Maintain positive relations and collaborate closely with national and local authorities, UN agencies and international organizations and civil society actors, to promote advocacy initiatives and address problems faced by vulnerable migrant populations, in line with international and national standards and fora (Sustainable Development Goals, Global Compact for Migration, etc.).
8. Conduct staff performance appraisals using the IOM Performance Appraisal System (PAS), identify and respond to training needs of staff, and develop and deliver professional in-house trainings as required.
9. Coordinate and prepare quality reports and technical products and deliver trainings and awareness-raising sessions to governmental and non-governmental partners on key topics such as identification of vulnerable groups, protection and referral.
10. Participate in relevant inter-agency fora and with the Royal Government of Cambodia; participate in international and national events, workshops and meetings to facilitate proper coordination and presentation of IOM activities.
11. Undertake duty travel as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project activities.
12. Perform such other duties related to strategic and priority areas of the mission as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, 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.

Experience

• Experience in program management and managing teams 
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs).
• Experience in migrant protection and counter-trafficking 
• Experience working in Southeast Asia is an asset 
• Experience in regional coordination between different stakeholders an asset.
• Experience in working effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Skills

• Sound and Proven communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of protection and determination of vulnerabilities.

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, 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 No level
• 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 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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