The intergovernmental organization that promotes international cooperation on migration issues is hiring an Ombudsperson. The full-time position is based in Geneva and reports to the IOM Director General. Rogelio Bernal has served in the role for the past several years. The initial term is for one year with the possibility of extensions. The posting indicates a starting date "as soon as possible."
Applicants must have a Master’s degree or the equivalent 15 years of relevant professional experience in an international organization, and English proficiency. Field experience and working knowledge of Spanish or French are an asset. The position pays a minimum of $191,690 and applications are due by November 16, 2023. (IOM Posting, via UN JobNet.)
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I think they report to the IOM director. A quick note that it is a one year appointment with the possibility of extending up to 6 years (but no more). And there is a line on the last page that "internationally recruited staff are required to be mobile" which wow - how horribly ableist. If that is perhaps not what they meant here's hoping they edit that.
ReplyDeleteIn international Organizations there are often two employment categories, Mobile staff and Resident staff. Mobile means they are expected to travel to different location to visit all offices where they conduct their work- Resident staff are not required to do that - This is what they mean by "mobile". I hope this helps.
DeleteThanks for that clarification about "mobile." I'll try to note that in future posts about UN-affiliated jobs.
DeleteThe posting seems quite discriminatory in that sense. Also in that its definition of "first tier candidates" includes "external female candidates." Just female? No males, non-binary, etc.? Of course, this coming from a U.S. perspective, so who knows...
ReplyDeleteYes. The UN and affiliated NGO's have many employment practices that would not conform to U.S. laws. For example, it is typical for a job to may more if the incumbent is married or has children.
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