Job Summary

Established in 1951, IOM is part of the United Nations system and the leading UN agency on migration, working with governments, international organizations, and civil society to promote humane and orderly migration. IOM provides services and advice to both migrants and governments. IOM has been present in Japan since 1981, initially supporting the onward movement of Indochinese refugees. Today, IOM Tokyo focuses on strengthening cooperation with Japan to support displaced persons, vulnerable migrants, and refugees worldwide, as well as assisting Japan in addressing its own migration challenges. IOM works with ministries and local partners on resettlement, counter-trafficking (CT), return and reintegration (AVRR), labour mobility, and social inclusion. Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Tokyo, supporting projects through research, assessment, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, case management, and field support.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Completed secondary education required.

• Five years of working experience with secondary education; three years of working experience with Bachelor’s degree
• Thorough knowledge of English
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel and Internet
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to organize
• Self-motivated and objective driven

• For this position, fluency in English and Japanese is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of other languages (Tagalog, Thai, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.