Organization Mission

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency that promotes humane and orderly migration. Its mission is to ensure the well-being of migrants and facilitate safe and orderly migration. IOM”s objectives include saving lives and protecting migrants, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration.

MISSION:

To promote humane and orderly migration.

To ensure the well-being of migrants and facilitate safe and orderly migration.

To act with partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration management.

Context

Supporting Migration and Displacement Programs in the Dominican Republic and the Region.

This assignment offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to critical work addressing migration and displacement challenges. The tasks outlined below are designed to be concrete, meaningful, and contribute directly to program effectiveness and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Research and Analysis
• Support background research on migration, displacement, and climate-related mobility trends in the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean, including demographic profiles, key drivers, and relevant policy/legal frameworks.
• Compile and maintain a digital resource library of research materials, reports, and data, ensuring accessibility for the team.
• Prepare short summaries, briefing notes, and data visualizations to highlight key findings for internal and external use.

2. Project Support
• Assist in drafting sections of project proposals, concept notes, and donor reports, particularly by compiling supporting documents and reviewing drafts for clarity and accuracy.
• Support monitoring activities by helping review data collection tools, summarizing monitoring results, and contributing to internal progress reports.
• Provide assistance in coordinating with partners, including youth networks and academic institutions, and follow up on agreed actions from internal or external meetings.

3. Communications and Outreach
• Assist in developing youth-friendly communication materials such as presentations, fact sheets, short articles, and social media content to raise awareness of migration and displacement issues.
• Collect and organize human-interest stories, photos, and videos from field activities, ensuring proper documentation and ethical standards.
• Support the organization of events, workshops, and awareness activities by helping prepare materials and ensuring logistical arrangements.

4. Administrative and Logistical Support (as needed)
• Provide support in organizing meetings, workshops, and field visits, including invitations, materials preparation, and participant follow-up.
• Assist with simple administrative tasks such as maintaining records, calendars, and activity databases.

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in:

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: A keen interest in understanding the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and sea-level rise, and the strategies for building resilience in vulnerable communities. This includes an understanding of concepts like early warning systems, climate-smart practices, and renewable energy solutions.

Forced Displacement and Migration: An interest in the dynamics of human mobility, including internal displacement and cross-border migration, especially when driven by environmental factors, disasters, or socio-economic vulnerabilities. This includes an understanding of the challenges faced by displaced populations and migrants, such as access to basic services and protection.

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): A foundational understanding of humanitarian principles, emergency response mechanisms, and strategies for reducing disaster risks. This could involve an interest in community-based DRR, preparedness planning, and post-disaster recovery.

Data Analysis and Research Methods: An aptitude for collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. This includes skills in desk research, synthesizing information from various sources, and potentially a basic understanding of statistical tools or mapping (GIS) for understanding trends in climate data or population movements.

Policy Analysis and Advocacy: An interest in understanding national and international policy frameworks related to climate change, migration, and human rights. This could involve a desire to contribute to policy briefs, position papers, or advocacy efforts aimed at promoting more effective and inclusive policies.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: An interest in working with diverse groups, including local communities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international partners. This includes an understanding of the importance of collaborative approaches to address complex challenges.

Skills in:

Research and Analysis: Proven ability to conduct thorough desk research, synthesize complex information from diverse sources, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data effectively. This includes strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify key trends and insights.

Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent drafting and editing skills.

Data Management and Organization: Proficiency in organizing and managing information, including maintaining digital resource libraries, tracking data inputs, and ensuring accuracy in record-keeping. Familiarity with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) is essential.

Interpersonal and Teamwork

Adaptability and Initiative

Core Competencies

​​☒​Accountability
​​☒​Adaptability and Flexibility
​​☒​Building Trust
​​☒​Client Orientation
​​☒​Commitment and Motivation
​​☒​Commitment to Continuous Learning
​​☒​Communication
​​☒​Creativity
​​☒​Ethics and Values
​​☒​Integrity
​​☒​Judgement and Decision-making
​​☒​Leadership
​​☒​Planning and Organizing
​​☒​Professionalism
​​☒​Respect for Diversity
​​☒​Self-Management
​​☒​Vision
​​☒​Working in Teams

Living Conditions

Santo Domingo duty station is ranked by the ICSC as a Family Station (F), Hardship classification is A and the Post adjustment multiplier 27.9.

Location of the workplace

The IOM office is located at UN House in La Esperilla, a central and safe neighborhood in Santo Domingo. It is approximately 2 kilometers from the Colonial Zone (downtown area) and is surrounded by several well-established residential areas preferred by expatriates, such as Gazcue, Piantini, Naco, and Bella Vista.

The office is easily accessible by car (10–20 minutes depending on traffic) and public transportation (Metro, local buses or ride-hailing services like Uber). Having a private car is optional but can be convenient for mobility.

Monthly car rental prices range between USD 500 –1000, while purchasing a vehicle range from USD 15,000–40,000 depending on the model and year.