Job description

Introduction

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.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the  Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division (PRSD) Senior Programme Coordinator , the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Empowerment and Transitional Justice (LE&TJ) Unit,  and in close coordination with the pillar technical leads and relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the National Project Officer (Reparations and Transitional Justice) will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the development,  implementation, monitoring and reporting activities under Pillar II (Reparations and Transitional Justice) of the LE&TJ Unit.