Programme Officer (Climate Action)

at  International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Programme Officer (Climate Action)
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 July 2024
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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered
before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo
(the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati;
Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands;
Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and
Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The
Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Environmental, Economics, Development Studies, International
  Development, Business Administration or a related 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 climate change programme management, implementation and/or project

development;

• Experience in coordination of various divisions/units/departments under the programme to

ensure maximum outputs;

• Experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred; and,
• Work experience at global/regional level is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of UN/IOM’s or International Organizations, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;
• Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA or similar system is an advantage;
• Sound writing, communication and negotiation skills; and,
• Excellent organization skills, analytical and creative thinking.

1. Provide Climate Action Division team with technical support in analyzing Climate Change and
   Human Mobility related trends and issues in view of strategic, programmatic and
   programme-specific funding opportunities.
2. Support office of the director in the overall implementation of the Climate Action Division
   workplans in HQ, including its financial, administrative and technical implementation, in
   compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, agreed timeline
   and deliverables.
3. In coordination with the CAD Director, and CAD Chief of Units, support the work of the
   division team as well as consultants, implementing partners and service providers recruited to
   support and/or undertake specific activities.
4. Draft and produce reports, review talking points and other documents coming to CAD Director
   office in coordination with the relevant CAD Chief of Unit and ensure proper information
   exchange on all operational aspects of the division.
5. Contribute to CAD team efforts to identify donors’ priorities and strategies under CAD
   thematic, explore the possibility to develop follow up initiatives and/or initiate programme
   development process in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line
   with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
6. In coordination with the CAD Chief of Units and CAD Director, facilitate adequate information
   management on activities through drafting regular updates, summaries, press releases and
   other relevant materials that promote IOM’s visibility at HQ level.
7. Assist the CAD team in conducting contextual analysis to identify potential activities to be
   implemented as part of the CAD in line with IOM mandate and the priorities by IOM Startegy.
8. Contribute to the development of relevant monitoring and evaluation plans and tools to track
   mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make recommendation on
   suitable course corrections, and supporting further development and improvements.
9. Participate when needed in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees and
   technical working groups, as well as other forums, to facilitate proper coordination and
   presentation of IOM activities.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.