Expedited: Field Emergency Officer and Head of Sub-Office (P)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Coordinator, the Field Emergency Officer/Head of Sub-Office will lead the coordination and implementation, of emergency and migrant protection programming through IOM Haiti’s sub-office and field locations. They will oversee IOM's field operations across the Greater North and Greater South areas of responsibility and ensure the effective delivery of multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance

1. Manage and develop IOM Haiti’s Migrant Protection portfolio, including programme planning, supervision of implementation, prioritization, donor engagement, resource mobilization and partnership development, ensuring that interventions remain aligned with organizational priorities, donor requirements and national protection frameworks.
2. Directly supervise national and international programme staff assigned to emergency and migrant protection activities, providing technical guidance, performance management, capacity development and operational oversight.
3. Oversee the overall management and day-to-day functioning of IOM’s Cap-Haïtien Sub-Office and satellite offices within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring effective operational coordination, efficient utilization of human, financial and material resources, and the timely delivery of quality, accountable and results-oriented programming. Supervise and provide guidance to programme and support staff, fostering effective collaboration across units and ensuring that operational priorities, staffing arrangements and resource allocations are aligned with programme requirements and organizational objectives Maintain and strengthen partnerships with national and local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other relevant stakeholders to support coordinated, complementary and accountable humanitarian responses and facilitate operational access.
4. Represent International Organization for Migration (IOM) in relevant coordination mechanisms, including inter-cluster forums, working groups, humanitarian coordination structures and other strategic platforms, ensuring the effective communication of IOM priorities, operational developments and field perspectives.
5. Lead contextual analysis, emergency preparedness and response planning efforts, identify emerging humanitarian trends and operational risks, and contribute to the development of programme strategies, project proposals and resource mobilization initiatives.
6. Contribute field-level assessments to monitoring and information management efforts, overseeing the preparation of analytical products to ensure that field programme performance are systematically analysed and translated into strategic recommendations that inform evidence-based decision-making, programme adaptation and planning.
7. Ensure the integration of protection mainstreaming, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), gender, disability inclusion, child safeguarding and Do No Harm principles across all programme activities, while coordinating with support units to facilitate effective and secure programme implementation.
8. Perform any such other duties as may be assigned.

• Master’s degree in Management, Statistics, Political Sciences, Human Rights, Cooperation and Development, International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance 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.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Previous field experience in Haiti, including direct operational experience in field locations, with demonstrated responsibility for programme implementation, coordination and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable;
• Experience engaging with government authorities, donors, United Nation (UN) agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and inter-agency coordination mechanisms;
• Experience in emergency and displacement contexts with strong understanding of humanitarian coordination systems, protection principles and programme cycle management;
• Experience within IOM is highly desirable.
   

• Knowledge of emergency programming implementation and familiarity with IOM's administrative, financial and business rules and practices is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated planning, coordination, interpersonal, and communication skills, including ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365 suit including MS Excel is desirable;
• Understanding and respect of IOM’s data protection guidelines.
   

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 and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Haitian Creole is an advantage.

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies