Mobility VN: Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) at IOM

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Advocacy, Liaison, Donor Compliance, Border Governance, Management, Resource Mobilization, Project Review, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building, Technical Guidance, Implementation, Reporting, Evaluation, Audits, Verifications

Industry

International Affairs

Description

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 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 supervision of the Global Office Director and direct supervision of the Chief, EU Policy and Programme Support Division, and the guidance of the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (DMPI) and the Immigration and Border Governance Division (IBG) in Headquarters (HQ), the Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) supports IOM's strategic thematic engagement with the European Union (EU). The Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) builds, manages, and maintains direct relationships between IOM and EU Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies to enhance IOM's position in policy discussions and provide thematic, evidence-based advice and recommendations regarding respective immigration and border governance, border management, and related migration topics, policies, and programmes. The Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) works in alignment with relevant internal and external frameworks, policies, strategies, and workplans; guides and supports IOM Country Offices (COs) worldwide, in coordination with the Global Programme Support Unit (GPS), and Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) in the Regional Offices (ROs) in their advocacy on EU-related thematic issues; and in the development, contracting, compliance, and implementation of EU-funded projects. The Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) has the following functions: policy advocacy, liaison, and donor compliance on border governance and management issues. This includes resource mobilization and secondary project review to support and expand IOM's global EU‑funded portfolio. In addition, the Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) supports and provides advice and technical guidance to offices implementing EU-funded projects on knowledge management and learning, capacity building for COs and ROs, and field visits to support implementation, reporting, evaluation, audits, and verifications.

Responsibilities

The Global Thematic Specialist (Immigration and Border Governance) supports IOM's strategic engagement with the EU by managing relationships and providing evidence-based advice on immigration and border governance. This role also involves guiding IOM Country Offices and supporting the development and implementation of EU-funded projects.