National IBG Officer

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 internal and external candidates. 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,internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM Ireland has been operating in Ireland since 2001, currently in following areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking, Protection, Integration Support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

Within its IBG services, IOM Ireland provides support to international protection applicants in Ireland and beneficiaries of temporary protection during their application and/or registration process mainly through provision of cultural mediation and case work assistance.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in collaboration with the relevant units at Headquarters, Regional and Sub-regional offices, the incumbent will be accountable and responsible for the management of the Immigration and Border Governance Unit projects in maintaining close collaboration with donors other partners and different stakeholders. The position will oversee the coordination and implementation of all project activities from development, roll out and regular operational aspects of the project in multiple sites.