Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the Programme Officer (Technical Cooperation) will work in the framework of the ongoing Security Sector Reform, on technical cooperation including Community Policing and Border Management, and the community-based initiatives in Iraq to ensure the promotion of the democratic governance in this sector in Iraq. With focus on strengthening trust and cooperation between Law enforcement, Civil society, and communities to enhance the capacity in the area of Migration and Border Management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Correction, Law Enforcement, 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.
  

Experience

• Experience in the areas of Law enforcement and community and international policing and project management and implementation;

• Experience working with IOM and/or another UN agency is an advantage;

• Experience in the humanitarian and/or development field in an international setting; and,

• Experience in engaging with governmental representatives, police, civil society, and communities is highly desirable.
  

Skills

• A combination of police studies and qualifications and more than ten years law enforcement experience, with regard to International Police Relations, Operations and Police Capacity Building Programme Implementation in UN Missions;

• Knowledge of MS Office and Internet Explorer;

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;

• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;

• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objective; and,

• Good computer skills (MS Office, Internet browsers).
  

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

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

Required Competencies

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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