Job Identification (Reference Number): 12787
Position Title: Head of Recruitment Unit (Talent Acquisition)
Duty Station City: Manila
Duty Station Country: Philippines
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: 03 March 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 jobs-near-me.org 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:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Integrated Talent Management Unit, the administrative supervision of the Chief, Manila Human Resources Operations and Administrative Services (MHRO), and close coordination with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) at Headquarters as well as Panama Administrative Centre (PAC), the Head of Recruitment Unit (Talent Acquisition) will be responsible and accountable for managing the global recruitment functions for staff in the Professional category worldwide and General Service at Headquarters.

1. Manage and monitor the global recruitment functions in accordance with the Organization’s policies, instructions and guidelines and ensure compliance.
2. Supervise the Recruitment Team, including its regional desks.
3. Establish and strengthen an effective and efficient recruitment and selection system and delivery.
4. Create or enable innovative recruitment strategies, techniques and technologies (incl artificial intelligence) to identify, engage and hire qualified candidates.
5. Ensure proactive outreach, including social media to reach more targeted and diverse audiences.
6. Apply data analytics to better understand the target audience’s needs and create more precise recruitment campaigns. Provide regular data analytics to assess results of campaigns to address gaps and meet organizational priorities.
7. Assess future talent requirements aligned with business goals, identifying optimal talent sources and executing recruitment strategies. Build talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs.
8. Ensure consistency, fairness and transparency in the application/implementation of recruitment and HR policies organization wide.
9. Supervise the development and roll out of talent pools and surge rosters
10. Manage the review and monitoring of the performance of the online recruitment system, collection of feedback from users and lead compilation of business requirements for ensuring necessary enhancement of the system in coordination with the Department of Information and Communications Technology.
11. Contribute to overall HR plans, strategy and objectives and suggest recommendations for improvement in HR processes and policies.
12. Contribute to the overall HR risk management and develop the risk matrix for global recruitment activities.
13. Maintain and regularly update the business continuity plan for the Recruitment Unit in coordination with other MHRO Units and DHR, PAC.
14. Provide advice and coaching to senior and hiring managers to ensure that HR operations best meet the staffing needs in line with the organization’s policies and guidelines. Provides advice and support to managers and staff on recruitment and selection matters.
15. Define clear quality control standards and benchmarks for accuracy, timeliness, compliance with policies and regulations, and customer satisfaction.
16. Build capacity for recruitment and provide Country Office support.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

EXPERIENCE

•  Working experience in administration and all facets of HR, Talent acquisition, talent management, staff development, performance management, administration of staff contracts and entitlements, interpretation and implementation of staff rules and regulations and development of HR guidelines;
•  Previous working experience in an international organization is an advantage; and,
•  Experience with Oracle is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite and ERP Systems;
• Familiarity with the UN common system or similar systems is an advantage; and,
•  A high degree of proven innovation and computer literacy is required.

LANGUAGE

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 three 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 3
• 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 3
• 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.

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 endorsed by
the Appointments and Postings Board 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements