Employer: United Nations Migration (IOM)
Location: Bujumbura , Burundi
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Military Studies, Law Enforcement, Social Sciences, Security Management,
Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an
accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
considered an equivalent diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience working in security management, military experience, law enforcement, Disaster
Risk Management preferably at an international level;
• Previous experience in UN/IOM Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions
is an advantage;
• Familiarity with the Region’s context and previous working experience in Burundi is an
advantage;
• Experience in planning and execution of security agencies or organizations security policies is highly desirable;
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Government relations and advocacy;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and previous experience in dealing with law enforcement
agencies is an advantage.
Skills
• Passing the UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) is highly desirable;
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts;
• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle;
• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in
English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of 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.
Notes
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.