Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Head of Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division), and in cooperation with relevant departments at Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office (RO), the Senior Programme Manager will be responsible and accountable for the overall coordination and management of the Programme and will oversee all aspects of the Programme development and implementation, including but not limited to monitoring, reporting, extensive high-level stakeholder liaison, staff supervision and advancement of new initiatives within the Programme and in global context. In addition, the Senior Programme Manager will actively contribute to IOM’s global programming for the design, implementation, oversight, and coordination of Durable Solutions and DDRR aspects with other active programmes of the Country Office. The Senior Programme Manager (Durable Solutions and DDRR Coordinator) will oversee the programme support functions and will provide expert support and advice for the development of strategic plans of the Country Office.

Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic oversight and management to ensure progress toward intended results, promote successful practices for replication, and address underperformance with corrective measures.

2. Provide leadership and ensure coordination across and between different organizational units, including other Country Offices implementing project activities, Regional Offices providing technical oversight and guidance, and technical divisions at HQs.

3. Consult regularly with key stakeholders, including Unit Heads, Specialists, and Programme staff, to refine strategy, enhance effectiveness, and build synergies with other IOM projects.

4. Ensure the Programme implementation reflects current best practices and IOM’s policies and instructions, as advised by relevant technical experts and divisions, and contribute to policy development by preparing policy input and sharing lessons learned derived from Programme implementation.

5. Represent the Programme in the various coordination mechanisms, raise issues for discussion, provide progress updates, and implement decisions and guidance effectively.

6. Ensure Programme compliance with IOM’s project management policies, including Human Resources (HR), Financial Management, donor reporting, and risk management.

7. Support the creation of a culture of monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the Programme. Encourage identification of lessons learned and best practices, promote action-oriented research, and facilitate real-time incorporation of knowledge and learning into Programme implementation.

8. Build relationships with stakeholders, represent IOM at events, highlight achievements, and manage external communication.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Management, Social Science, Law, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,

University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation, and evaluation;

Demonstrated managerial experience in staff management;

Proven record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional, and international institutions, international agencies (i.e., UN), and civil society organizations;

Proven work experience in a rapid transition or post-conflict area;

Experience in project development, implementation, and reporting, including financial and budgetary aspects; and,

Familiarity with inter-agency programme regulations of the UN and other donors.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;

Excellent judgment, ability to analyze information and make decisions rapidly to resolve operational problems;

Efficiency, flexibility, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;

Proven leadership, management, and coordination capacity; and

Advanced computer skills and proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications.

Desired Candidate Profile