National Programme Officer

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

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

IOM has been operational in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2001, supporting the Government and communities in addressing a wide range of migration and mobility-related challenges. Guided by IOM’s Strategic Vision and aligned with national priorities, IOM’s programming spans all four pillars of its global Strategic Results Framework: saving lives and protecting people on the move; driving solutions  to displacement; facilitating safe pathways for regular migration; and strengthening migration governance.

Operating from its head office in Port Moresby and through decentralized field offices across the country, IOM in PNG implements integrated programming in disaster risk reduction and emergency response; climate change and human mobility; counter-trafficking and protection of vulnerable migrants; migration health; community stabilization and durable solutions; border and migration management; and assisted voluntary return and reintegration. IOM also plays a key role in supporting government-led efforts to improve migration data, enhance institutional capacity, and ensure whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to safe, regular, and inclusive migration governance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or similar relevant field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or, 

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or similar relevant field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

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

• Experience in DRR/M, transition and recovery, peacebuilding, community development and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). 

• Knowledge of DRR/M, community stabilization and (re) integration activities, peacebuilding and development issues.

• Experience in designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences. 

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities as well as with national institutions or service providers. 

• Experience in facilitating consultative meetings and collecting qualitative and quantitative data is an advantage. 

• Strong ability to work effectively with Government, INGOs, UN agencies or Private Sector in field locations in Papua New Guinea.

• Experience designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences. 

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency English and Tok Pisin is required. 

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.

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 certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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