The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. It works closely with partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In Vanuatu, IOM supports the government and communities in addressing the challenges and opportunities of migration, such as disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and human trafficking.
The Protection Unit within the mission is responsible for protection interventions aimed at addressing risks and responding to potential violation of rights as defined by international instruments, including migration, human rights, refugee and international humanitarian law. The unit ensures the upholding and restoration of the rights of individuals vulnerable to violence, abuse, exploitation, discrimination, neglect, and deprivation. It also supports the integration of protection principles across IOM's operations and initiatives.
Project Context and Scope ย Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Programme Officer to coordinate and support all activities related to CTIP in Vanuatu. The consultancy is designed to provide practical experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and research related to CTIP. The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of activities, support documentation and reporting, and assist with administrative tasks ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing CTIP/Protection Unit Tasks to be performed under this contractย Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract.
- Assist the CTIP/Protection Unit in implementing existing activities, and other cross-cutting project activities related to trafficking in persons.
- Collect, analyse, and share relevant information/data related counter trafficking in persons, as well as suggest innovative ideas and activities for the projects.
- Assist with activities related to workshops, trainings, meetings, events, and national and regional working groups.
- Support with taking photos and videos of IOM programmes, including cataloguing and captioning content.
- Prepare presentations, talking points and other outreach materials for the Protection Unit as needed.
- Attend IOM team meetings and make suggestions for CTIP/Protection related initiatives.
- Attend external meetings on behalf of the CTIP/Protection unit, if requested.
- Undertake other tasks as may be assigned.Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Hands-on experience in programme implementation and coordination.
- Exposure to national and regional CTIP frameworks and stakeholders.
- Skills in research, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Understanding of the work of international organizations in the Pacific context. Education
- High School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelorโs degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong interest in human rights, migration, and counter-trafficking.Experience
- Previous involvement in research, volunteering, or internships related to human rights, migration, or development.
- Experience supporting project implementation or community-based initiatives is an asset.
- Familiarity with stakeholder engagement or event coordination is desirable.
- Demonstrated interest in counter-trafficking or protection-related work is preferredSkills
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Languagesย Fluency in English language is required. Working knowledge of Bislama an advantageย IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.ย Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Travel required
- YesRequired Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators
- 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.