Job Identification (Reference Number): 17882
Position Title: JPO – Project Officer (Migration, Environment and Climate Change) – (Belgian Nationals only)
Duty Station City: Bujumbura
Duty Station Country: Burundi
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) – up to 3 years
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 27 January 2026 (23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland)
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.
IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Context:
IOM recognizes the urgent need to address the linkages between climate change, natural hazards and displacement and migration, and to develop sustainable solutions that enhance resilience and protect the rights and well-being of affected populations. IOM is the first UN agency and international organization to have established a Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (MECC) Division in 2015, dedicated to the migration-environment nexus. The objectives of the MECC Division are threefold: (1) To prevent forced displacement that results from environmental factors to the extent possible, (2) To provide assistance and protection to affected populations when forced migration does occur, and to see durable solutions for these situations, and (3) To facilitate migration as a climate change adaptation strategy and enhance the resilience of affected communities.
Burundi is highly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change, which exacerbate existing challenges related to displacement and migration. The changing climate patterns, including flooding, increased frequency of hazards and environmental degradation, have severe consequences for the livelihoods, food security and well-being of communities. These climate-related factors significantly contribute to population displacement and migration within the country and across borders. In Burundi, IOM established a presence in 2010 and contributes to strengthening the capacity of the Government to address migration challenges and maximize the benefits of migration. In 2019 IOM was selected as the Lead for UNDAF Burundi (2019-2023) Pillar 4, which focuses on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation, and ecosystem preservation and continues being the co-lead of this pillar under the new United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027. IOM Burundi Programmatic Portfolio includes Migration Environment and Climate Change/Climate Adaptation/Disaster Risk Reduction (MECC/CAD/DRR) interventions, in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and the National Platform for Risk Prevention and Disaster Management as well as other relevant actors and UN Agencies. Furthermore, IOM Burundi is also Co-Lead for the NFI/Shelter emergency response sector in Burundi. At country level, IOM Burundi provide Government, humanitarian and development community with data tools including multi-hazard risk map by commune and the Stability Index – a research and analysis tool to analyse stability and associated displacement and return trends to inform programmatic recommendations on interventions.
Close coordination with Lake Tanganyika and the Great Lakes countries (such as Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo) is crucial for MECC/CAD/DRR programming. Given the interconnected nature of the ecosystems and the shared risks, as flooding and landslides, coordinated efforts ensure a more effective and timely response to disasters. Additionally, it fosters stronger diplomatic ties and mutual support among the countries, which is essential for sustainable development and stability in the region.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator in Bujumbura and, in close coordination with colleagues in relevant Units, and in consultation with Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) in Nairobi, the Project Officer (Migration, Environment and Climate Change) will be responsible and accountable for providing technical, administrative and logistical support and coordination for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Migration Environment and Climate Change/Climate Adaptation/Disaster Risk Reduction (MECC/CAD/DRR) themes within the Country Office and in coordination with Government and other UN Agencies and external stakeholders in Burundi.
Coaching and Leaning Elements
As an integral part of the IOM assignment the Junior Professional Officer will:
General Requirements:
Education:
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience:
Skills:
Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French is highly desirable and working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) 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.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Notes:
This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by Belgium and is addressed to candidates with Belgian nationality. Candidates must be max. 32 years old as of 31 December of the year of application (i.e. born on or after 01/01/1994)
More information on the Belgian JPO Programme can also be found on the following website: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/travailler-au-spf-affaires-etrangeres/young-professionals/junior-professional-officer
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.
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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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