POST DESCRIPTION

SECTION 1

Position Information

SECTION 2

Organizational Context and Scope

SECTION 3

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the Protection interventions and projects in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements, including general protection assistance, specialized services (GBV, child protection,), counter-trafficking (prevention and response); return and reintegration, AVR and nexus initiatives.
2. Keep the supervisor informed on the status of protection activities; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation and strengthen protection mainstreaming.
3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures to ensure alignment with Protection principles.
4. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of implementing partner agreements that include protection activities, by supporting relevant units in applying IOM protection standards and principles, and contributing to protection mainstreaming exercises.  
5. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information for protection analysis; update information management systems on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries and other relevant materials.
6. Support the collection and organization of information for stakeholder mapping to contribute to engagement efforts that strengthen prevention and protection in the context of migration. Assist in monitoring policy developments and drafting inputs or summaries for review by senior staff.
7. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
8. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
9. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities related to Protection targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.   
10. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums in the field of protection.
11. Participate in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes and assist in drafting planning documents in line with the IOM Honduras protection strategy.
12. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to field protection personnel.
13. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
14. Perform other related duties as required.

SECTION 4

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience supporting protection programming, including GBV and/or human trafficking.
• Experience supervising teams, and in guiding and delivering trainings.
• Experience working with specialized international agencies, including UN agencies, international organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Experience in project management, monitoring, and evaluation.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of protection programming and protection mainstreaming
• Knowledge of project development and reporting
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good analytical, writing, and communication Ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners, and counterparts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance Country Office or regional objectives.

SECTION 5

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

REQUIRED: For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE: N/A

SECTION 6

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are welcome to send their application before December 18th, 2025 through the link: View the external job posting