Regional Preparedness Officer (P) at IOM

Panama City, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preparedness, Anticipatory Action, Project Development, Thematic Capacity Building, Liaison, Resource Mobilization, Advocacy, Coordination, Analytical Skills, Communication, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Warnings, Climate Change Adaptation, Knowledge Sharing, Policy Development

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 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: Internal candidates Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Operations), and the guidance of the Preparedness and Humanitarian Response Division, the Regional Preparedness Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of institutional policy from the Headquarters (HQ) in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Preparedness Officer provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), preparedness, early warnings, anticipatory action to preventing risks from turning into crisis or reducing their potential impact; and adaptation measures for climate change and environmental degradation, as well as natural hazards leading to disasters and climate change impacts on livelihoods, communities, and affected populations. Under the leadership of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Preparedness Officer identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Preparedness Officer also provides advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding DRR, preparedness and anticipatory action to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s Regional Office (RO) and CO leadership.

Responsibilities

The Regional Preparedness Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of institutional policy from Headquarters across Country Offices, providing oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise for programming related to Disaster Risk Reduction, preparedness, and anticipatory action. This role also involves identifying regional opportunities and risks, fostering knowledge sharing, and providing advocacy and policy recommendations externally to regional entities and Member States.