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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

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

Internal candidates

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, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Context

IOM Cameroon is expanding its engagement on migration and health, including innovative sectors such as public health systems, and emergency health responses in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and partners. This strategic ambition aims to position the Mission as a key actor in these areas while aligning national efforts with IOM’s global frameworks and strengthening internal institutional awareness.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) in Cameroon, the Migration Health Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the timely implementation of activities, and team supervision of IOM Cameroon’s public health department’s implementation team.
 

1. Support the mission by facilitating and monitoring resource mobilization and project development activities within migration and health, participating in proposal development, reports, and external visibility material.
2. Support the monitoring of timely and quality implementation of migration and health project activities in accordance with the project work plans, agreed indicators and in line with IOM standards, including Emergency Health, and any other (from hereon in only referred to as “Migration and Health”).
3. Regularly support the monitoring of project implementation and budgets for migration and health projects, ensuring that expenditure is in line with timeframes and allocated funds.
4. Facilitate the development of migration and health public information tools, including but not limited to success stories, newsletters, and press releases.
5. Collaborate internally with other units in response to calls for proposals, or information from HQs, RO, donors, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
6. Facilitate the identification and engagement of technical experts for capacity building required under migration and health project activities.
7. Support the Mission in liaising with relevant stakeholders, including national and local government counterparts, UN agencies and others national and international organizations on matters related to migration and health.
8. Monitoring Migration and Health -related issues and developments in the region and contributing to the development of thematic reports and policies.
9. Help manage Technical Working Group meetings and activities where Health and Migration are concerned.
10. Facilitate the mainstreaming of migration in government and development partner policies, documents, and programming.
11. Support the Mission on the PSEA agenda, including the implementation of the strategy and mainstreaming PSEA through the awareness and training sessions for staff and service-providers.
12. Supervise project staff and provide opportunities for career development.
13. Undertake duty travels as required.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, or a related health field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in migration and health within a government or UN agency, or a regional or international organization in West and Central Africa;

• Operational and field experience in outbreak preparedness and response;

• Experience on field epidemiology, and risk communication interventions;

• Operational and field experience in programme development and implementation in migration, refugee, and displaced persons’ health-related issues; 

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs);

• Proven experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning; and,

• Experience in implementing projects.

Skills

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

• Knowledge of IOM/UN procedures;

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing etc.;

• Strong writing skills; and,

• Familiarity with the health sector in the African region, with Cameroon experience an advantage.

Language

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 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.

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.
• 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 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies - behavioural indicators – Level 2

• 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.

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.

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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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Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.