Programme Coordinator (Programme Support Unit (PSU)) (P)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
    

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

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 (PSU)) 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 International Organization for Migration’s (IOM’s) strategic objectives through programmes in CO and for developing Strategic Partnership with counterparts in the government, United Nations (UN) agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM global, regional and country strategies including the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

1. Identify project opportunities based on national needs, in close collaboration with relevant Units in the CO, and the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO). Keep up to date about funding trends, policies and strategic priorities and budgetary planning cycles of donors and governments. Pro-actively seek funding sources among government and non-government donors, in line with IOM’s strategic priorities.
2. Maintain effective working relationships with donors and potential donors, liaising, as necessary, with Regional Office (RO) and IOM COs with resource mobilization functions.
3. Coordinate the design and development of new programmes/projects based on solid results framework responding to emerging trends and priorities, in close coordination with the Chief of Mission, Regional Office, Headquarters Programme Managers, as well as with Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector’s partner organizations.
4. Ensure the review and endorsement of concept notes, proposals and donor reports on IOM’s relevant software application, while  also ensuring compliance with donor interests and requirements, and IOM’s Project Handbook Guidance and results-based management standards. 
5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all projects and programmes implemented by IOM Yemen.
6. Support Project Managers in coordinating the operational, administrative and financial aspects of all ongoing projects, including oversight responsibility of projects implementation, in coordination with the Resource Management units as required. Liaise between IOM Finance colleagues and Programme Managers to ensure that the latter are observant of IOM and Donors’ financial requirements.
7. Contribute to the development of IOM Yemen annual consolidated appeal, external reporting on emergency response and engagement with UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the Humanitarian Needs Overview/Humanitarian Response Plan. Ensure IOM is successfully providing input into and reporting in line with the Grants Management System and the Financial Tracking System and the Online Projects System.
8. Coordinate with Programme Managers, Chief of Mission and senior management and support the drafting of regular progress reports to be submitted to the donors, partners and IOM Headquarters.
9. Support Programme Managers in the continuous review of project’s implementation strategies as well as provide guidance and suggest corrective measures and actions to be taken as necessary.
10. Ensure logical/efficient planning and deployment of monitoring staff to achieve established objectives and collect necessary data.
11. Contribute to the process of raising awareness on issues relevant to IOM’s mandate and Yemen, to promote project/programme related activities.
12. Identify, train and supervise reporting, project development and monitoring and evaluation team members, placing emphasis on the development of new team members and training on humanitarian systems and donor protocols.
13. Undertake duty travel with the aim of project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts and donors, problem solving and the development of new initiatives, as required.
14. Act as IOM Yemen focal point and respond to inquiries from Headquarters and network of IOM regional offices.

15. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, represent the CO in donor meetings, briefings, conferences, UN Working Group meetings and liaise with donors, governmental partners, project partners, think tanks policy centers at the international and national level.
16. In Coordination with the Programme Managers and Resource Management Unit, identify areas of projects/programme implementation which require the Chief of Mission intervention.
17. Represent the Chief of Mission in inter-agency meetings when related to the development and implementation of joint programmes, in coordination with Programme Coordinators/Managers as well as in any other meetings, as requested by the Chief of Mission.
18. Ensure adequate follow-up with relevant staff in support of the Chief of Mission strategic inputs and key decisions, including oversight of the mission's development of the country programme.
19. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;
• Demonstrated 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.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Arabic and 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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