Senior Global Thematic Officer (P)

Senior Global Thematic OfficerEstablished 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.For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:Internal candidatesCandidates 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, Tuvalu, VanuatuSecond tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.Under the direct supervision of the Head, Global Programs Unit (GPU), and the overall supervision of the Chief of Global and Domestic Programmes, the Senior Global Thematic Officer supports the International Organization for Migration's (IOM's) strategic thematic engagement with the US Government. The successful candidate will build, manage, and maintain the direct relationship between IOM and US Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies to enhance IOM's position in policy discussions, support resource mobilization efforts, and provide evidence-based advice and recommendations regarding respective humanitarian and related migration topics, policies, and programmes.The successful candidate has the following functions: policy advocacy, liaison, and donor compliance on projects funded by the US Government implemented outside the United States. This includes resource mobilization and secondary project review to support and expand IOM's global US-funded portfolio. Additionally, the incumbent supports offices implementing USG-funded projects on knowledge management and learning, and capacity building for COs and ROs.Given the USG's prioritization of lifesaving assistance, this position has a strong thematic focus on humanitarian programming. However, the successful candidate will supervise team members representing a wide range of IOM thematic areas and programs.ResponsibilitiesCoordinationSupervise and support team with liaison and secondary review responsibilities for USG-funded programmes implemented outside the US.Strategic Engagement Policy and Advocacy: Lead thematic advocacy and communicate IOM's policies and strategic position to US Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies, grounded in guidance from HQ in close coordination with the Office of Partnership, Advocacy and Communications (OPAC), Global Office leadership, and relevant ROs and COs.Liaison and Engagement: As delegated by the Head, Global Programmes Unit (GPU), the Global Office Director and/or the Chief of Global and Domestic Programmes, represent IOM and coordinate a liaison team to engage with US Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies. Additionally, provide thematic guidance to COs on engagement with US donors in coordination with relevant RTS.Strategic Planning: Provide strategic guidance to the development, expansion, implementation, and/or revision of strategic plans, frameworks, and agreements in line with IOM's global and Global Office Washington DC's priority areas, in coordination with DHRR HQ and relevant GO Washington colleagues, ROs, and COs.Policy Monitoring: Monitor and analyse IOM-related developments, policy, priority changes, challenges, and positions of US Institutions, Bodies, and Agencies, and relay them to ROs, COs, and HQ as relevant.Technical Support to Regional and Country Offices Coordination on priority humanitarian area: Ensure direct coordination with DHRR in HQ, and DHRR focal points in the ROs and COs, including DHRR Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and thematic staff on humanitarian issues and emerging opportunities, risks, and challenges related to US policy and funding.PositioningOrganize virtual and in-person opportunities for IOM Chiefs of Mission and senior staff to brief USG donors; prepare Talking Points and Notes-for-File.Capacity Building: Develop and conduct capacity building initiatives for RO and CO staff on US engagement, advocacy, priorities, and fundraising as well as project development, implementation, reporting, and alignment with USG humanitarian policies and procedures.Programmatic Review and Development: Provide advice as may be required USG programming expectations and requirements to COs, ROs, and HQ during project development. Supervise and support team in their roles as secondary reviewers for USG-funded project proposals and reports, working in close coordination with the relevant ROs, including RTS and Regional Project Development Officers as necessary.Resource Mobilization and Funding: Map and monitor USG funding instruments to share opportunities and calls for proposals for ROs and COs. Provide support to ROs and COs in negotiations with USG.Monitoring: Flag emerging trends, opportunities, challenges and risks to the Global Office leadership, RTS, and/or DHRR HQ as needed.Knowledge Management and Learning Knowledge Management: Contribute to knowledge sharing platforms and disseminate innovative and best practices for USG funding, advocacy, and engagement to external partners and stakeholders, COs, ROs, and HQ, including information on USG policy, priorities and opportunities.Learning: Gather, disseminate, and support the implementation of best practices and lessons learned from evaluations, audits, and implementation of USG funded programmes.Perform any other duties as may be assigned.QualificationsRequired Qualifications and ExperienceEducationMaster's degree in social sciences, political scienes, or thematic speciality as relevant to humanitarian assistance or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,Bachelor's degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.ExperienceDemonstrated experience in the field of humanitarian response and recovery, including WASH, Shelter, CCCM, DRR, and durable solutions;Familiarity with other IOM programming areas, including border governance and counter-trafficking a plus;Proven experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic officials, as well as with US Institutions, Bodies, Agencies and/or Delegations, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society and private sector actors;Experience working in non-OECD countries an advantage;Experience in working in various contexts, and in leading and managing teams and projects;Experience in capacity development on humanitarian response and recovery, complex programme development and implementation experience, including budget management;Experience working in an international organization, United Nations, or a US Institution, Body, or Agency;Track record in donor liaison and engagement for policy, advocacy and resource mobilization purposes, and, if in the US context, an advantage; and,Experience in project development, project implementation, and/or monitoring and evaluation.SkillsExcellent writing skills in English;Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage and coach a diverse team;Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement dynamics and ability to frame them in their regional, global, and political contexts;Proven track record of successful engagement with US donors and ensuring convergence of US policies and frameworks and IOM operations;Sound knowledge of the USG and its structures;Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and communicate findings;Knowledge of relevant international standards and classifications; and,Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning and knowledge management.LanguagesIOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.For this position, fluency in English is required (oral