👥 Eligibility criteria: 

  • At least 12 months of service with IOM, 
  • Foreseen to remain with IOM for at least six months, or intend to take Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP)
  • Staff members Holding a Regular, Fixed-term, Special fixed-term, or Special short-term (graded and ungraded) contract, JPO's and IOM Medical Escort,
  • Completion of all IOM mandatory training,  
  • Commitment to completing the entire programme, with an average of 1–2 hours of learning per week,
  • Supervisor’s approval confirming your commitment to the weekly learning time.


Note: Staff members on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP) may be considered provided they have at least six months remaining in their SLWOP status. For positions subject to funding availability, applications will be reviewed accordingly.


Staff can join the SDL Viva Engage for further information.


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