Introduction

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.

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For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supports Ministries of Health to strengthen health service capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases and other public health threats in cross border communities, at borders and along mobility corridors. This position aligns with IOM’s Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) Framework and other institutional approaches, linking population mobility with disease surveillance, preparedness and response efforts and strengthening IOM’s capacity to respond rapidly to emerging public health threats. Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Migration Health Division (MHD) and direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Adviser (MHD-HQ), and Administrative Supervision of the Senior Migration Health Adviser (USRAP) and in close coordination with Senior Programme Officer (Health Security) and other relevant colleagues, the Senior Migration Health Project Coordinator  will be accountable and responsible for the overall management and implementation of US Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) global award. This includes the Global Outbreak Preparedness and Response Mechanism, aimed at strengthening disease surveillance and emergency or disease outbreak prevention, detection, and response activities, while concurrently initiating or sustaining relevant health system strengthening initiatives, as they relate to population mobility, transportation networks and corridors, border health, migrant populations, and regional/cross-border coordination.  

1. Coordinate implementation of the US Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) global award, that includes the Global Outbreak Preparedness and Response Mechanism, through coordination of workplans, monitoring of budgets and expenditures, tracking of deliverables, identification and mitigation of implementation risks, and consolidation of inputs for donor reporting and internal oversight, in coordination with the Global Office Washington and Migration Health Division (MHD) Headquarters.
2. Provide overall guidance, monitoring, and management of the award management team, including staff in de-localised offices, ensuring clear roles, effective coordination across locations, consistent application of programme and donor management standards, and timely, high-quality delivery of agreed outputs.
3. Support/ Manage compliance with donor requirements and internal accountability frameworks, including oversight of monitoring, reporting, audit readiness, and adherence to agreed conditions and performance expectations, in close coordination with programme support, finance, compliance functions, and the Global Office Washington, as appropriate.
4. Coordinate and guide implementation by IOM Country and Regional Offices, in close coordination with IOM Country Missions teams and Regional Thematic Specialists on Migration Health and other regional teams, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives, workplans, budgets, and performance frameworks, and supporting the timely resolution of operational, technical, or administrative bottlenecks related to cross-border, points-of-entry, and mobility-corridor programming.
5. Provide ongoing programmatic and technical guidance to implementing Country Missions and Regional Offices, including on the design and delivery of in-country and cross-border, mobility-sensitive migration health activities, ensuring that technical and donor-defined standards—such as those related to outbreak preparedness, surveillance, and response—are embedded within project planning, implementation, and reporting.
6. As assigned, support liaison and engagement, under the leadership of the Director of MHD, Senior Migration Health Advisor (MHD HQ), Senior Migration Health Adviser (USRAP), with donor and related U.S. based counterparts on migration health and global health security–related programming, with particular focus on GHSD and related stakeholders including coordination of formal communications, briefings, follow-up actions, and participation in regular grant management meetings, in close collaboration with the Global Office Washington and MHD Headquarters.
7. Coordinate the capture and use of operational experience and lessons learned from GHSD-funded activities to inform project implementation and reporting, in close coordination with the Senior Programme Officer (Health Security) and other relevant colleagues.
8. Undertake field visits, as required, to support programme oversight, provide guidance, and assess implementation progress, and report findings to inform programme adjustments and management decision-making.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in public health, applied or field epidemiology, health or nursing sciences or related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• With at least five years of experience in managing public or migration health related programming, including design, implementation, and oversight of programmes with at least three of these years in complex humanitarian, crisis, or fragile settings;
• Demonstrated technical and programmatic experience in infectious disease outbreak preparedness, detection, and response, including public health surveillance systems and cross-border, population mobility-related health interventions, with substantial field-based and in-country experience;
• Strong experience in grant and programme management, including donor compliance, reporting, financial oversight, and coordination of multi-country or regionally managed projects;
• Demonstrated supervisory and team management experience, including remote management of multidisciplinary teams in complex operational environments;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental, diplomatic, and institutional partners, including experience in donor liaison and representation; and,
• Familiarity with United States forgein assistance funding mechanisms and compliance requirements is considered a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Sound judgment, ability to analyze information and make decisions rapidly to resolve operational problems;
• Strong communication skills including writing of high level communications to governments and donors, public health report writing including qualitative and quantitative analyses;
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
• Strong leadership, management, and coordination ability;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and backgrounds; and,
• Knowledge of the IOM project management cycle and PRIMA systems a distinct advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, 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.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - Behavioural indicators – Level 3

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

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

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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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