Strategic Planning Officer

at  International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Strategic Planning Officer
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 15 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; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao
People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; 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 Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International
  Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of

relevant professional experience; or,

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

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in project development, implementation, and fulfilling donor reporting obligations.
• Experience in results-based management approaches, and ideally experience utilizing IOM’s

Strategic Results Framework (SRF), as well as high degree of familiarity with PRIMA.

• Experience working in IOM Regional and/or Country Offices is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated excellence in analysis and problem-solving skills; a logical thinker with

intellectual curiosity and the ability to think strategically;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in a multilingual setting;
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders

with tact and discretion;

• Proven maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate management of sensitive issues;
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous critical

tasks;

• Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied

cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Solid understanding of a wide range of migration issues, trends and policies;
• High sense of responsibility and motivation; and,
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support to the newly created Flexible Funding Unit (FFU), including the organization
   and facilitation of meetings, as well as the monitoring of portfolio performance, emanating from
   decisions approved by the Director General and Leadership Team.
2. Support the Head of FFU in promoting within IOM the strategic prioritization and allocation of
   flexible funding through regular communication with Senior Management.
3. Help identify institutional priorities, through keeping track of UN system-wide initiatives, as
   well as cross-checking against institutional priorities generated from quality assurance
   processes and external evaluations (MOPAN, UKFCDO, External Auditors report, etc.).
4. Carry out high-quality and timely review of proposals submitted by applicants, providing
   analysis and recommendations for Leadership Team decision-making.
5. Contribute to the creation and roll-out of monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes to
   IOM country missions, regional offices and headquarters divisions to ensure results-oriented
   and evidence-based reporting on intervention funded by FFM.
6. Act as focal point for ensuring synergies between the FFM operations and the production of
   the IOM Annual Report, Standing Committee on Programme and Finance (SCPF) and Council
   Reports, as well as lead on the preparation of the Annual Report on the results achieved
   through this flexible funding.
7. In coordination with Resource Mobilization Division, provide input into IOM responses to
   recurrent and ad hoc donor requests, including the collection, editing and dissemination of
   institutional and thematic information.
8. Create and disseminate clear guidance on utilizing the FFM resources, including identifying
   training needs and providing capacity development support.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

tasks;

• Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varie