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 atย IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.
This Vacancy Notice is part of IOMโs competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidatesย only.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations, and in coordination with the Migration Health Department at the Regional Level and Headquarters (HQs), the Programme Coordinator (Emergency Health) will be responsible for the overall supervision, management, coordination and strategic guidance of IOMโs Emergency Health Programming in Coxโs Bazar, Bangladesh.ย
The successful candidate will provide programmatic management, coordination, strategic guidance and technical oversight to IOMโs emergency health operations; ensure coordination with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, World Health Organization (WHO) and health sector partners; liaise and collaborate with other IOM sectors, oversee and supervise IOMโs emergency health teams and guide project and programme development through emergency and transition phases.ย
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or related field with a masterโs degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with at least nine years of relevant professional experience.ย An additional qualification in clinical medicine, tropical medicine, maternal and child health or public health an advantage.Experience
Experience of which at least five years are at an international level, preferably involving migration health issues;ย Experience in managing significant and complex emergency health programmes;ย Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination, design and delivery of humanitarian assistance in complex environments;ย Sound experience working with international organizations, regional organizations, ministries of health and other governmental entities, the private sector and civil society;ย and, Proven experience in communicating scientifically to specialized audiences.Skills
Superior reporting and writing skills; Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health; and, Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.Languages
IOMโs official languages are English, French, and Spanish.ย
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish), Bangla and/or any other language spoken by Rohingyas Refugees (Rakhine State) 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
IOMโs competency framework can be found at thisย link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Valuesย - 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 โ 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 Organizationโs 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 โ behavioural indicators Level 3
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs 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 Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.ยNotes
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.ย Please refer to this link for guidance onย 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.
For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty stationโs country cannot be considered eligible.
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-Recruitmentย systemย (for internal candidates linkย here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ย
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