POST DESCRIPTION

SECTION 1

Position Information

SECTION 2

Organizational Context and Scope 

SECTION 3

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Contribute to the overall direction of the Programme Support Unit to identify, assess, and coordinate the design and development of new programme opportunities, projects, or initiatives in coordination with relevant donors, government counterparts, public and private institutions, and UN Agencies.
2. Support the development of thematic fundraising strategies by compiling and analyzing information on strategic migration-related initiatives, donor policies and priorities, and identifying new funding opportunities; contribute to the drafting of related strategic documents to inform the CO’s fundraising efforts.
3. Contribute to the development and submission of new projects that respond to emerging trends and priorities, in close coordination with relevant Programme Officers, senior management, HQ, Regional Office and external partners, in compliance with donor interests and requirements, and IOM procedures and guidance documents.
4. Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation and indicators and coordinate with Programme Officers and senior management for the drafting of regular progress reports to be submitted to donors, partners and IOM Regional Office and Headquarters.
5. Contribute to the implementation of DTM activities and field assessments, involving multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows and returnee assessments.
6. Support the implementation of the CO’s external communications efforts in line with the Organization’s strategic communications priorities and guidelines, promoting an accurate narrative on migration-related issues with the media, general public, the UN and other key partners.
7. Coordinate with the M&E team in supporting the development of key project indicators, in line with the mission’s strategy.
8. Maintain regular contact with donor relations counterparts, including organising and attending meetings and field site visits, and updating sections of internal briefs on donor policies and priorities.
9. Contribute to the development and training of staff within the unit and support succession planning whenever feasible.
10. Contribute to the drafting of talking points and briefing notes for the CoM, senior management and programme teams.
11. Perform any 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 in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Excellent writing and research skills;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas
• Computer skills and knowledge of relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing etc. is essential.

SECTION 5

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED: For this position, fluency in Spanish and English 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are welcome to send their application before December 18th, 2025 through the link: National Programme Support Officer - IOM Careers