Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) (P) at IOM

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Humanitarian Response, Recovery Expertise, Policy Development, Evidence-Based Programming, Advocacy, Technical Recommendations, Knowledge Sharing, Cross-Thematic Collaboration, Displacement Solutions, Migration Pathways, Quality Control, Regional Opportunities, Risk Identification, Thought Leadership, Program Oversight, Institutional Policy Implementation

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17986 Position Title: Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) (P) Duty Station City: Dakar Duty Station Country: Senegal Grade: P-4 Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) Recruiting Type: Professional Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Closing date: 29 December 2025 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 External female 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, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates. Context Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations and overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD), and the guidance of the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR) at Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) provides advice and supports the implementation of institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. The RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit also identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) offers advocacy, policy, and technical programme recommendations to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s Regional Office (RO) and CO leadership. For both IOM teams and partners in the region, the Regional Thematic Specialist Humanitarian Response and Recovery is the go-to source for humanitarian response and recovery expertise and guidance.

Responsibilities

The Regional Thematic Specialist provides advice and supports the implementation of institutional policy in Country Offices across the Region. They offer oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent and quality programming.