Regional Human Resources Business Partner

at  International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Duty Station : Panama City, Panama
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 29 October 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
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; Saint Lucia;
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 of IOM and
female candidates.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, Organizational Design,
  or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant

professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience at International level managing complex human resources (HR) issues, in a
  multicultural setting; operational or field experience in HR in the multi-lateral or international

NGO context;

• Experience working in transformational HR projects with specialization in one or more HR

disciplines, including recruitment, performance management, career development,
administrative law, succession planning, training and staff development, or workforce analytics;

and,

• Experience in the Region with international organizations is advantageous.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of HR management concepts and practices in the various HR disciplines;
• Knowledge of UN HR rules, regulations and policies is an asset;
• Ability to position HR as a strategic business partner with multiple stakeholders; and,
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policy in a consistent and transparent manner.

Please refer the Job description for details