job Opportunity For Programe Officer at IOM

About IOM

Founded in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 Member States, 12 additional observer states and offices in more than 100 countries, IOM is committed to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does this by offering services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to encourage international cooperation on migration issues, to contribute to the search for practical solutions to migration-related problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced persons.

JOB DETAILS.

Position Title: Programmed Officer (Protection)
Duty Station: Ankara, Republic of Türkiye
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible 
Closing Date: 02 November 2023

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

•  Supervise the development and the effective implementation of the Protection program (Migration Management Component) by exercising administrative, operational and financial responsibility on the relevant projects.
•  Provide operational direction, guidance and technical supervision to the national and international staff of the Protection program (Migration Management Component), providing assistance in the strategy and implementation of the program, including the determination of areas on which to focus program resources and the resolution of operational challenges as they arise.
• Establish, maintain and further expand strong relationships with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government authorities, community interlocutors and various other local actors with a view to the successful implementation of the Protection Program (Migration Management Component).
•  Identify emerging priorities during the implementation of the programme and coordinate the design and contribution to the development of new projects within the framework of the programme, as well as activities based on a solid results framework and in response to emerging trends and priorities, the interests and requirements of donors, in close coordination with the COM, the Regional Office, the relevant headquarters units, as well as with government partners and other relevant public/private sector partner organizations.
• Ensure that key programmatic orientations are shared with international stakeholders, including donors, in order to maximize impact, minimize duplication and stimulate the mobilization of funds for new programs.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of high-quality programme reports, in close coordination with the Project Support Unit, Resource Management Unit, Public Information Unit, MEAL Unit, etc. of the CO, in accordance with the requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the development and compilation of updates and program notes for donors, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and procedures.
•  Monitor progress against strategic objectives, program indicators and provide advice on improvements and corrections; supervise the implementation of a common monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework integrating regular reporting requirements and impact assessment strategies, in close coordination with the CO M&E Officer.
•  Ensure that the objectives set out in programme documents, budgets, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and work plans comply with IOM organizational policies and donor contractual requirements, as well as donor interests and expectations.
• Supervise the production of visibility and communication documents in close collaboration with the public information officer/focal point of the CO.
•  Guide, monitor and follow up relevant personnel to support the strategic contributions of the OC and key decisions, contributing substantially to the development of the country's program.
• Actively participate in relevant meetings, briefings and conferences of donors or partners at the national and international levels.
•  Supervise and provide technical support to all relevant program staff. Supervise and support the staff, provide relevant training and guarantee the capacity building of the program staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Training

•  Master's Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business Management or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the aforementioned fields accompanied by seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

•  Experience in conceptualizing, developing, monitoring, writing reports and evaluating programs ;
• Experience in program development and capacity building activities ;
• Experience in relations with government and diplomatic authorities, as well as with national and international institutions ;
•  Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
• Skills
•  Knowledge of financial and commercial management practices ;
• Solid and proven understanding of international and internal migration issues in the country and the region ;
• In-depth knowledge of the wide range of migration-related areas handled by the Organization ; Knowledge of United Nations programs and bilateral donors ;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with relevant government authorities, international organizations and private sector entities ;
•  Excellent leadership, coordination and information management skills ;
•  Detailed knowledge of the UN system, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions ;
• Mastery of migration data, labor migration patterns in [insert relevant region] and ability to negotiate with government authorities ;
•  Good knowledge of human and financial resources management ;
•  Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze and write ;
• Demonstrated communication, organizational and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision; and,
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government authorities, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Languages

The official languages of IOM are English, French and Spanish, and all staff are required to be fluent in one of these three languages.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates /Applicant are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 November 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programe Officer