JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1. Labor Assessment and Guidance

• Identify and profile returned migrants to determine their skills, experience, and training needs.
• Develop occupational profiles.
• Promote access to labor skills certification programs, prioritizing job placement through engagement with the private sector and local recruiters.

2. Engagement with the Private Sector

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with the private sector, hiring companies, and local business networks (e.g., members of local sectoral or trade chambers) to facilitate job placement for project beneficiaries and raise awareness about hiring returned migrants.
• Create and update a database of partner companies and available job vacancies, managing direct contact between beneficiaries and employers using tools provided or approved by the project.

3. Follow-up and Support

• Provide personalized guidance to beneficiaries in preparing CVs, interview preparation, and submission of job applications.
• Monitor the job placement process and provide support during the first weeks of employment.
• Participate in job fairs and activities for guidance, job placement, and linking beneficiaries with private companies.
• Monitor and follow up on the job placement process, ensuring satisfaction for both beneficiaries and employers.

4. Information Management

• Maintain updated databases on participants, processes, and outcomes.
• Prepare monthly work plans and progress reports on cases handled, placement results, lessons learned, and operational challenges.
• Perform other activities as assigned by their supervisor and/or the “Reception and Reintegration of Returned Persons” (RRP) project.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Number of returned persons who, through follow-up processes, have obtained official recognition of their educational, technical, and professional competencies, including English language proficiency, and hold official certification validating their skills and technical abilities.
• Rate of case management follow-up with positive economic reintegration outcomes.
• Percentage of returned persons who applied to at least one job vacancy after completing workforce development programs with assistance from the United States Government.
• Number of returned persons employed after participating in reintegration programs supported by the United States Government.
• Number of returned persons who received reception and/or reintegration services with support from the United States Government.

Required Qualifications

Education

University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Experience

• At least 2 years of proven experience in job placement, recruitment and/or personnel selection, and engagement with the private sector (e.g., commerce, industry, services).
• Experience in programs serving migrant populations and social/economic reintegration projects is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to communicate and interact with local authorities, community actors, and especially private companies and/or recruiters.
• Knowledge of the migration context in Guatemala is desirable.

Languages

• Spanish Language is required

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• The consultant is expected to reside in the assigned department and be willing to travel frequently within it and occasionally outside of it, including attending work meetings in Guatemala City as required.

Payment Schedule
Monthly payments against an activity report will be approved by the IOM technical supervisor. Monthly fee: Q12,600.00 (the issuance of an invoice is required, and any applicable income tax (ISR) is the responsibility of the consultant).

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

• 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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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