Job Description

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

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:

Candidates from the following non-represented members states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Protection), and in close coordination with the Heads of Units under Protection and relevant thematic specialists at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Protection Officer (Policy and Capacity Development) will lead in developing, implementing, and monitoring protection policy and capacity development interventions within IOM Libya.

Responsibilities

A. Policy, Legal and Institutional Development
1.Provide technical input on legal and policy frameworks affecting migrants and displaced populations, including migration laws, detention policies, child protection legislation, and anti-trafficking laws.
2.Lead contributions to the development and review of national protection policies, strategies, and action plans, ensuring rights-based and international standards compliance.
3.Support institutional dialogue with Libyan authorities and legislative bodies on migrant protection, legal aid, alternatives to detention, and structural counter-trafficking frameworks.
B. Protection Mainstreaming and Strategic Integration
4. Coordinate the integration of protection principles and Age, Gender, and Diversity sensitive approaches across all IOM Libya protection programming.
5.Develop and disseminate tailored protection mainstreaming tools, guidance, and checklists; support sector leads and field teams in identifying and mitigating protection risks in programme implementation.
C. Capacity Development and Technical Support
6.Design and implement capacity-building plans and training programmes for IOM staff, government counterparts, consular actors, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and other actors across core protection areas.
7.Institutionalize inter-agency protection coordination mechanisms, including common approaches and strategies, referral pathways and joint Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
D. Structural Counter-Trafficking (CT) Response
8.Provide strategic leadership on structural counter-trafficking, including institutional framework development, policy reform, and national referral mechanisms.
9.Support multi-stakeholder CT strategy development, lead advocacy on rights-based identification and protection of Victims of human Trafficking (VoTs), and contribute to the development of national CT curricula.
E. Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
10.Lead AAP institutionalization across IOM Libya’s protection programmes, including the design and roll-out of complaint, feedback, and response mechanisms that are responsive to affected populations.
11.Provide guidance to ensure protection programmes are informed by the perspectives, preferences and capacities of migrants and affected communities.
F. Protection Analysis and Guidance
12.Develop and disseminate protection analytical frameworks including protection risk and capacity analyses; ensure application in strategic planning and programme design.
13.Contribute to joint assessments, thematic studies, and policy briefs in coordination with the protection information management team to inform evidence-based protection programming and donor engagement.
G. Safeguarding and Compliance Monitoring
14.Provide technical support to efforts to institutionalize and monitor compliance with safeguarding frameworks, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), AAP, and Do No Harm standards across all operational areas.
15.Ensure safeguarding standards are integrated in internal protocols, staff inductions, monitoring tools, and operational SOPs.
H. Coordination, Oversight, and Reporting
16.Supervise and guide the Protection Policy and Capacity Development Unit team; ensure effective planning, task allocation, coaching, and performance management.
17.Draft technical reports, policy briefs, and strategic documents; support resource mobilization through proposal development and donor reporting aligned with institutional protection priorities.
18.Represent IOM Libya in protection-related technical fora, working groups, and policy dialogue platforms with government, UN, and non-governmental partners.
19.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
20.Undertake duty travel as required; and,
21.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
 

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Law, International Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least 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

• Experience in managing teams is an advantage;
• Demonstrable experience in delivering expertise on a wide range of protection thematic areas, including counter trafficking, accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming and policy issues, as well as protection trends, and capacity to provide useful insight to audiences in a range of contexts and situations;
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences;
• Extensive experience in policy analysis advocacy, capacity development, and strategic communications in the field of protection;
• Track record of producing high-level policy documents and briefs, including on sensitive issues;
• Extensive experience in effective coordination and stakeholder management;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,
• Proven ability to deliver quality to set deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; a logical thinker with intellectual curiosity and ability to think strategically;

• Excellent communication skills, especially in a multilingual setting;

• First rate drafting skills, in particular ability to write policy papers of publishable quality primarily in English on varied topics;

• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders with tact and discretion;

• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as experience with virtual coworking tools;

• Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences;

• Proven organizational skills, including ability to prioritize simultaneous critical tasks, manage resources effectively and supervise staff;   

• Maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive issues;

• High sense of responsibility and motivation;

• Track record of producing high-level policy documents and briefs, including on sensitive issues;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,

• Proven ability to deliver quality to set deadlines.

Languages

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

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

With frequent travel to Libya. 

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

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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