CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Position Title
: Public Health Specialist
Duty Station
: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Classification
: National Consultancy
Type of Appointment
: Consultancy Contract, 6 months
Estimated Start Date
: As soon as possible
Closing Date
: 23 March 2026
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this CFA. For the purpose of the CFA, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under direct supervision of the National Project Officer and overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of activities under the Health and Climate project. The project will contribute to strengthening public health preparedness and response to climate-related emergencies, within the overall framework of the Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction (NAP-DRR).
The consultant will support the project title” Strengthening public health preparedness and response to climate-related emergencies, within the overall framework of the Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction (NAP-DRR).”
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to the project implementation related to public health preparedness and response in coordination with relevant units in the mission.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of field projects activities, including Population Mobility Mapping with migrants and mobile population and other high-risk population, multi-stakeholder consultations, trainings and workshops in compliance with IOM quality standards, rules and procedures.
- Review existing evidence and guidance related to public health including assessments.
- Identify sub-national level health partners for engagement in all activities related to project.
- Provide technical support related to PMM adaptation, design, questionnaires, data collection tools, site selection report writing and dissemination and other logistic arrangement.
- Provide technical inputs on concept note/proposal to be developed follows donor guidelines and requirements.
- Monitor implementation of field activities and expenditure according to donor guidelines.
- Design training materials and implementation of context-specific advocacy/information campaigns related to health and climate issues.
- Maintain liaison, continuous dialogue and smooth information sharing with central and local authorities and facilitate the delivery of official authorizations required for a successful implementation of the projects.
- Produce timely technical reports, in compliance with IOM and donors’ templates.
- Translate project supporting documents and materials and participate in quality control of sub-contracted translation services.
- Support the promotion and visibility of IOM activities within relevant national working groups and forums.
- Undertake duty travel relating to project activities, as required
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Monthly consultancy reports delivered.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience
Experience
- Experience in Public Health including communicable and non-communicable disease and health and emergencies.
- Experience with report writing and situation update report.
- Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions.
- Familiarity with financial and business administration.
Languages
Fluency in Khmer and English is required.
Travel required
The consultant is required to travel on mission when assigned. DSA will be provided only if traveling outside the duty station.
Competencies1
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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.
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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link- https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/aboutiom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for assessment.
- 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above mentioned deadline by 11:59 PM (Phnom Penh Time) referring to this advertisement.
Applications should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: iomphnompenh@iom.int
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 10.03.2026 to 23.03.2026
