CFA 014/2026 Recruitment Assistant (Multiple Positions), Manila

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Recruitment Unit and the direct supervision of the National Human Resource Officer, the successful candidate will be part of the global recruitment team (REC), supporting the unit in managing all recruitment tasks to ensure the efficiency of service delivery. The Recruitment Assistant will provide support in the recruitment process for both professional and general service categories.

• Provide administrative support in the recruitment process, including posting vacancies, screening
  applications for minimum requirements, coordinating on budget availability, formulating prescreening
  questionnaire, scheduling interviews, and preparing routine correspondence to
  candidates.
• Support the review of panel compositions for balance and diversity, and assign access for panel
  members and HR focal persons in the recruitment platform as instructed.
• Assist in tagging candidates in the e-recruitment system, closing finalized requisitions, and
  notifying unsuccessful candidates.
• Assist in initiating background check and verification requests.
• Support the preparation of statistical reports by compiling and organizing data.
• Assist in preparing and publishing recruitment-related content on official social media platforms,
  following established templates and guidelines.
• Monitor and dispatch of basic queries received in the recruitment mailbox and social media
  channels, escalating complex issues to the supervisor or relevant team members.
• Maintain and monitor recruitment trackers, candidate rosters, and social media content calendars
  as instructed.
• Collect and compile data on recruitment and social media activities for reporting purposes.
• Backstop other team members as required and perform other related duties as assigned.

  EDUCATION

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communications,
  or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two (2) years of relevant experience;
  or,

Completed High school / Secondary school education with four (4) years of relevant experience.

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in recruitment operations and administrative support.Experience working in an international organization is an advantage.

SKILLS

High level of computer literacy; experience with HR IT systems, applicant tracking systems is an
advantage.Strong organizational and time management skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Client-service orientation.

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 five 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 1

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

Please refer to this  link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. 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. 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. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As these positions support time-sensitive operational requirements, candidates who can assume duties immediately or within a short notice period are strongly encouraged to apply.

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