Regional Desk Officer; South America; P Job Geneva area,Genf Switzerland,Government

Position: Regional Desk Officer (South America) (P)
Location: Genf

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn 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 IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories:
Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor‑Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

In support of the responsibility of the Executive Office to provide institutional guidance, set institutional goals and priorities and maintain global oversight of IOM’s activities, the principal function of the successful candidate is to support effective coordination, communication and coherence between Headquarters (HQ), Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices.

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Member States and Stakeholder Engagement Division as part of the Member State and Stakeholder Engagement Division (MSSD), and in close cooperation with the Executive Office, the Leadership Team, other HQ Offices/Departments and Regional and Country Offices, the Regional Desk Officer (South America) will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in South America and possibly other sub‑regions.

Contribute regional knowledge and expertise to the Executive Office to advise the Director General, the Deputy Directors General and other HQ Offices and Departments, in coordination with Regional Offices and Country Offices on policy issues and strategic matters.

Prepare and coordinate briefings and background information on regional and national issues for meetings of the Director General and Deputy Directors General, including special reports as requested by the Executive Office.

Contribute to and coordinate efforts to ensure that regional and country issues and concerns are reflected and advocated for in global forums and bilateral meetings.

Support the Executive Office, the Strategy and External Engagement (SEE) and other HQ Offices and Departments in maintaining regular liaison with Permanent Missions, governmental and non‑governmental organizations, international organizations, regional institutions, and other relevant bodies, in Geneva and in the Region, in accordance with the interests and purposes of the organization.

Support matters related to IOM Governing Bodies including liaising with Permanent Missions, governmental and non‑governmental organizations, international…