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Mission and objectives
The International Organization for Migration is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with a presence in over 100 countries, and supporting 174 member states to improve migration management. In 2019, IOM provided support to 30 million persons, including 23 million persons on the move (internally displaced persons, migrants and refugees) and 7 million host community members.
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.
The Organization works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, be they refugees, displaced persons or other uprooted people. The IOM Constitution gives explicit recognition to the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement of persons.
It also operates in the four broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. Cross-cutting activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
IOM 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.
The Organization works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, be they refugees, displaced persons or other uprooted people. The IOM Constitution gives explicit recognition to the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement of persons.
It also operates in the four broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. Cross-cutting activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
Context
The UN Volunteer will be based in Legazpi, which functions as the mission’s Emergency and climate Hub for Luzon Region. The hub hosts the national warehouse and pre‑positioned emergency stocks, serving as the operational base for rapid deployment to areas frequently affected by typhoons, flooding, volcanic activity, and other cyclical natural hazards.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in the Philippines, and under the primary supervision of the National Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer for all emergency‑related matters—and the secondary supervision of the Head of Programmes for other programmatic issues—the position will ensure continuous operational coordination with Manila‑based programme, supply chain, finance, and emergency teams, while maintaining day‑to‑day field presence to support preparedness, response, and logistics operations from the Emergency Hub.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in the Philippines, and under the primary supervision of the National Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer for all emergency‑related matters—and the secondary supervision of the Head of Programmes for other programmatic issues—the position will ensure continuous operational coordination with Manila‑based programme, supply chain, finance, and emergency teams, while maintaining day‑to‑day field presence to support preparedness, response, and logistics operations from the Emergency Hub.
Task description
Programme Development & Planning
• Contribute to the design of disaster management and climate mobility projects, including preparedness, early recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), anticipatory action, and response ensuring alignment with country priorities and donor requirements.
• Support the development of concept notes and proposals, including technical inputs on hazard trends, rapid needs data, risk modelling, and logistical feasibility.
• Assist in mapping recurrent hazard cycles and integrating seasonal contingency planning into programme designs.
Programme Implementation
• Coordinate day to day implementation of disaster and climate-related activities in the sub-office area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with IOM standards and donor agreements.
• Facilitate operational planning with supply chain, procurement, fleet, warehousing, and field logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of relief items and services.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Support the development and roll out of M&E tools for emergency and climate programmes, including situation reports, distribution monitoring, post distribution monitoring, and lessons learned processes.
• Contribute to donor reports, weekly updates, and internal dashboards related to disaster response operations.
Coordination & Representation
• Facilitate seamless coordination between field operations in Legazpi and the Manila‑based programme and emergency units, ensuring regular information flow and alignment of operational decisions.
• Represent IOM in sectoral/cluster meetings as delegated (Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), WASH, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), Logistics, or DRR coordination platforms).
• Maintain regular communication with local government authorities, community structures, UN agencies, and partners involved in disaster preparedness and response.
Preparedness & Emergency Response
• Support the update and activation of contingency plans, early warning triggers, and pre positioning strategies for recurrent hazard cycles.
• Participate in rapid assessments and emergency deployments within the country.
• Contribute to maintaining emergency rosters, mapping suppliers, and pre arranging logistical pathways for fast moving responses.
• Oversee routine operational checks of the Legazpi warehouse, including stock levels, pre‑positioned kits, and readiness of deployment assets, in coordination with Supply Chain colleagues.
Resource Management & Compliance
• Assist in planning and monitoring programme budgets, ensuring proper use of resources and adherence to donor and IOM rules.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, protection, and accountability standards.
Other Duties
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Contribute to the design of disaster management and climate mobility projects, including preparedness, early recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), anticipatory action, and response ensuring alignment with country priorities and donor requirements.
• Support the development of concept notes and proposals, including technical inputs on hazard trends, rapid needs data, risk modelling, and logistical feasibility.
• Assist in mapping recurrent hazard cycles and integrating seasonal contingency planning into programme designs.
Programme Implementation
• Coordinate day to day implementation of disaster and climate-related activities in the sub-office area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with IOM standards and donor agreements.
• Facilitate operational planning with supply chain, procurement, fleet, warehousing, and field logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of relief items and services.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Support the development and roll out of M&E tools for emergency and climate programmes, including situation reports, distribution monitoring, post distribution monitoring, and lessons learned processes.
• Contribute to donor reports, weekly updates, and internal dashboards related to disaster response operations.
Coordination & Representation
• Facilitate seamless coordination between field operations in Legazpi and the Manila‑based programme and emergency units, ensuring regular information flow and alignment of operational decisions.
• Represent IOM in sectoral/cluster meetings as delegated (Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), WASH, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), Logistics, or DRR coordination platforms).
• Maintain regular communication with local government authorities, community structures, UN agencies, and partners involved in disaster preparedness and response.
Preparedness & Emergency Response
• Support the update and activation of contingency plans, early warning triggers, and pre positioning strategies for recurrent hazard cycles.
• Participate in rapid assessments and emergency deployments within the country.
• Contribute to maintaining emergency rosters, mapping suppliers, and pre arranging logistical pathways for fast moving responses.
• Oversee routine operational checks of the Legazpi warehouse, including stock levels, pre‑positioned kits, and readiness of deployment assets, in coordination with Supply Chain colleagues.
Resource Management & Compliance
• Assist in planning and monitoring programme budgets, ensuring proper use of resources and adherence to donor and IOM rules.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, protection, and accountability standards.
Other Duties
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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