Expedited Recruitment - Programme Officer (Gender-Based Violence) (P)

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15730
Position Title: Programme Officer (Gender-Based Violence) (P)
Duty Station City: Islamabad
Duty Station Country: Pakistan
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to Six months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Six months
Closing date: 17 July 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.

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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, 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 overall supervision the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC) and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Protection), the Programme Officer (Gender-Based Violence) will supervise, coordinate and monitor the implementation of gender-based violence (GBV) activities, as part of IOM’s programme in Pakistan. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Supervise the implementation of the activities related to the GBV portfolio, monitoring daily key programmatic areas, including but not limited to GBV case management, management of women and girls' safe spaces, emergency safe shelter, in line with GBV interagency minimum standards and best practice guidelines for the sector.
2. Provide technical support, training and supervision to Protection staff to facilitate programmatic sustainability and provide capacity building to the Protection Unit.
3. Provide technical guidance to staff, specifically for community outreach and protection case-management activities and when required, coordinate response to individual cases, and refer or provide assistance as appropriate (e.g. screening, interview, counselling, referral or assistance, depending on programme capacities).
4. Ensure teams adhere to interagency minimum standards at field level by organizing and assisting the teams achieving their tasks; participate to interagency meetings and events; in coordination with relevant partners.
5. Support the Programme Coordinator (Protection) in implementation of other protection-related activities, and specifically GBV risk mitigation, in close collaboration with other programmes.
6. Provide technical inputs for project proposal development and internal and external reporting, as well as the monitoring and evaluation system to facilitate effective implementation of GBV related activities and accountability to affected populations.
7. Encourage and facilitate the inclusion of GBV into humanitarian appeal processes and partner proposals.
8. Collaborate with other programmes of IOM Pakistan, including Migration Management, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter/ Non-Food Item (NFI) and Livelihoods on joint programming, and coordinate activities to mitigate GBV-related risks and support disaster preparedness and response activities, in line with IOM´s GBV in Crises (GBViC) Institutional Framework and operational model.
9. Perform such other duties, as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law or International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working on GBV in emergency settings, specifically for displaced persons, including refugees and migrants;
• Experience in IP management and coordination, especially managing, coordinating and overseeing the work of multiple GBV IPs across complex operational environments;
• Experience engaging with protection and GBV inter-agency coordination mechanisms;
• Experience in supervising field teams in challenging operational environments, and collaborating with other UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and government authorities on GBV; and,
• Experience in operating women and girls' friendly spaces (WGFSs) for vulnerable or marginalized persons.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in hardship situations and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• High degree of judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within assigned areas;
• Familiarity with minimum standards for GBV and Child Protection activities in humanitarian settings, or counter-trafficking in crises, are advantageous;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level;
• Ability to analyze, write and speak clearly and concisely in English;
• Good knowledge of the IOM project management or humanitarian funding cycles;
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Sound computer skills; and,
• Good representation skills, such as speaking at meetings and providing situational analysis.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French and Spanish) and/or Urdu is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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