VN 2017/264 (P) - Senior Research Officer (P4) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Senior Research Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 21 December 2017

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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

The Migration Policy Research Division is responsible for supporting IOM’s worldwide efforts in developing and conducting policy-oriented migration research, as well as implementing global research projects in order to inform program delivery, policy development and better understanding of migration. It promotes deeper and more nuanced understanding of international migration and displacement within and outside IOM through key partnerships and collaboration with scholars and applied researchers working in the field of migration. The Division is responsible for IOM’s biennial flagship publication, the World Migration Report. It also convenes the Migration Research Leaders’ Syndicate in support of the 2018 Global Compact on Migration. The Division also leads the provision of technical support on migration research within IOM, including by providing specialist technical advice on specific projects, reviewing and endorsing project outputs (e.g. proposals, interim reports, final reports), maintaining the RES guidance notes on the IOM Intranet and convening the migration research seminar series in Headquarters (HQs).

The successful candidate will work under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the head of the Research Division and work closely with colleagues in the Division. As a technical specialist in migration research and head of the research unit, the Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. As the head of the research unit, lead the formulation, development, expansion and integration of research initiatives, activities and projects, manage the preparation of related documentation, such as concept notes, project proposals, donor agreements and project reporting, and develop and evaluate policy proposals based on the results of various research, studies and project activities.

2. Support and assist the head of the Division (editor of IOM’s flagship World Migration Report series) with develop ment, design preparation and dissemination of the WMR. 3. Provide expert advice to the head of the Division and the head of the Publications Unit on the development, feasibility, implications and applicability of other migration research publications, such as Migration Research Series.

4. Coordinate, manage and undertake the biennial Expression of Interest process for the IOM Migration Researchers Panel.

5. Coordinate, guide and support the work of the IOM Publishing Review Panel. 6. Conceive, advise on and lead the preparation of regular contributions for the research section of IOM’s website and IOM’s intranet.

7. Lead the formulation, development, expansion and integration of research initiatives, activities and projects, manage the preparation of related documentation, such as concept notes, project proposals, donor agreements and project reporting, and develop and evaluate policy proposals based on the results of various research, studies and project activities. 8. Provide expert technical guidance, assistance and support to IOM missions globally in the design, development, review and finalisation of research projects.

9. Coordinate and conduct the migration expert speaker series in HQ.

10. Exercise administrative, operational, technical and financial management responsibility for relevant research projects and activities.

11. Service intergovernmental, expert group, interagency or other regional or international meetings and present, describe and defend research work of the Division. 12. Respond to complex and/or sensitive internal and external research queries. 13. Supervise the work of interns and consultants (as required), including advising on the selection of consultants and other experts to conduct research and studies, monitoring and guiding their work, and preparing performance appraisals.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in in a field of study related to migration or other relevant social sciences (e.g. humanitarian affairs, development studies, political science, international relations or a related field) from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional Page 2 / 4experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in an international organization or migration research institute; • Thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and sound understanding of international migration matters;

• Excellent analytical and writing skills in English, and demonstrated experience in writing papers, briefings, articles, etc on migration (a publishing record is essential); • Experience in conducting research studies and capacity to present research findings in international meetings and at other events;

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to undertake official representative duties at high levels and supervise research and administrative staff; • Ability to draft research proposals, fund raising for research, collaboration with other international organizations and network/partnership building considered an asset; • Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and Spanish is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

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.

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.

Page 3 / 4Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 21 December 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 08.12.2017 to 21.12.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/264 (P) - Senior Research Officer (P4) - Geneva, Switzerland (55280645) Released Posting: Posting NC55280653 (55280653) Released

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