Programme Coordinator

International Organization for Migration

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

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This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:

a) internal candidates and

b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Programmes Managers, Heads of Offices, Head, Resources Management, and
relevant Heads of Units, the Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit (PSU)) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the Programme Support related activities of the Unit.

In close coordination with the relevant units at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit) will be responsible and accountable for project development and donor liaison activities through the development, review and submission of project proposals and donor reports, coordinating the project development, donor and institutional reporting in the fields of migration management, emergency response, other programmes in the Country Office (CO), as well as identifying opportunities for developing and promoting IOM s strategic objectives through programmes in CO and for developing Strategic Partnership with counterparts in the government, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM global, regional and country strategies including the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

Education

• Master s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience working in international organization and knowledge of the UN system;
• Experience in the field of migration issues, project development and design, project implementation, and administrative and financial management;
• Experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOM s interest;
• Previous experience and knowledge of donor funding mechanisms, particularly in the Country;
• Experience in project development, donor reporting and technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector; and,
• Experience with Results Based Management approach and other strategic planning approaches.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;
• Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national/international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;
• Capacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
• Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and
• Good level of computer literacy, including database application.

Languages

IOM s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.