POST DESCRIPTION
 

SECTION 1
Position Information 

• Position Title: Head of Sub-Office Position
• Grade: NOA
• Duty Station: San Pedro Sula
• Position Number: New Position
• Job Family: Sub Office
• Organizational Unit: Sub Office
• Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position?: Honduras
• Position rated on: 19 June 2026
• Reports directly to: Chief of Mission, P4
• Number of Direct Reports: 1

SECTION 2
Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with the Programme Managers, Programme Support Unit and Resources Management Unit, the Head of Sub Office will be responsible and accountable for supporting the overall management of the San Pedro Sula Sub Office, as well as for coordinating the implementation of the broad IOM programming in line with IOM policies, standards and commitments.
 

SECTION 3
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1.Assist the CoM in the coordination of the Sub-Office in accordance with the IOM’s rules and regulations, and support the implementation of institutional procedures across the Sub-Office.
2.Participate in meetings with Government Authorities, International Organizations, non-governmental organizations, voluntary agencies, as well as public media and Private Sector.
3.In coordination with the CoM, contribute to maintaining, promoting and strengthening the working relationships with national, regional and local governmental authorities, international organizations and NGOs, and other stakeholders in the field of migration management.
4.Support the preparation of inputs for project development and proposal formulation in close coordination with the CoM and other Programme Management counterparts.
5.Coordinate the adherence to the safety and security procedures for IOM staff, premises, and assets in the Sub-Office in collaboration with the local Office of the United National Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and other relevant stakeholders, through regular participation in Area Security Management meetings.
6.Support the implementation and reporting of all programme activities in the Sub-Office in line with IOM standards and in accordance with the donor/grant agreements.
7.Provide inputs for regular updates to the CoM on the progress on programme implementation, achievements and donor liaison issues.
8.Identify operational challenges and provide technical support for programme implementation in coordination with the CoM/ Senior Management Team.
9.Contribute to establishing the visibility of IOM and the donors as per donor agreements and as relevant to the context.
10.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
 

SECTION 4
Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
•Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
•Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
 

EXPERIENCE
•Experience working in humanitarian, emergency, migration or development programmes.
•Experience in liaising with government authorities, donors, national/international institutions and multi-stakeholders.
•Experience supporting project development and reporting.
•Experience in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
•Experience working in the Region.
 

SKILLS
•Knowledge of migration management principles, concepts and techniques.
•Experience working in post-conflict /emergency operations.
•Ability to coordinate multiple activities and work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background.
•Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult conditions.
•Good communication and coordination skills, and ability to draft clearly and concise reports.
•A high degree of computer literacy.
 

SECTION 5
Languages 

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED: For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE: N/A

SECTION 6
Competencies
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.
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 2
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.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Nota:
La OIM mantiene una política de tolerancia cero frente a conductas inaceptables e incompatibles con los propósitos y objetivos de las Naciones Unidas y de la propia Organización. Estas incluyen, entre otras, la explotación y el abuso sexual (EAS), el acoso sexual, el abuso de autoridad y cualquier forma de discriminación por motivos de género, nacionalidad, edad, raza, orientación sexual, religión, origen étnico o discapacidad.

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La OIM solo acepta solicitudes debidamente completadas y presentadas a través de su sistema de contratación en línea. Esta plataforma permite a las personas candidatas dar seguimiento al estado de su postulación.

COMO APLICAR: Candidatos interesados son bienvenidos a aplicar a más tardar el lunes 29 de junio de 2026  a través del enlace: Head of Sub-Office- San Pedro Sula - IOM Careers