Job Identification (Reference Number): 14418
Position Title: Regional Human Resources Business Partner (P)
Duty Station City: Dakar
Duty Station Country: Senegal
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 12 May 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.
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
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:
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Context
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Management), and secondary reporting line to the Global Human Resources Business Partner and in coordination with relevant Units in HQ and Administrative Centres, the Regional Human Resources Business Partner will be accountable and responsible for supporting, advising, guiding, and monitoring HR related functions of the Country Offices (COs) within the Region. In addition, the Regional Human Resources Business Partner will also be responsible for the implementation of key HR processes in the Region and strengthening the HR Team’s ability in the Region.
Responsibilities
1. Policy Advice
2. Performance Management and Staff Development
3. Planning and Analytics, and Workforce Management
4. Organizational Design and Structures
5. Recruitment and Staffing
6. Undertake Travel on Duty as necessary.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Skills
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
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:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3
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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 12 May 2025 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Tagged as: International Organization for Migration, Senegal
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