Programme Support Officer

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. The Programme Support Officer role is based in Teheran, Iran, and operates under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission. This position collaborates closely with program coordinators, country office, regional, and headquarters units.

Job Purpose

The Programme Support Officer plays a crucial role in facilitating IOM's mission by supporting project development, donor reporting, and liaison activities. This involves close collaboration with internal teams, government counterparts, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and resource mobilization. The role contributes to IOM's dedication to promoting orderly migration and providing essential services and advice to governments and migrants. By supporting coordination and reporting, the officer ensures compliance with donor requirements and organizational strategies, thereby enhancing IOM's operational effectiveness and impact in the region.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting the development and endorsement of project proposals and budgets, ensuring alignment with IOM strategies and donor priorities. The officer will coordinate and prepare donor reports, ensuring accuracy, coherence, and timely submission, while also tracking reporting deadlines and compliance. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, reviewing calls for proposals, and assisting in donor base expansion. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project partners is essential. The officer will participate in donor meetings and relevant working groups, contributing to strategic discussions. Additionally, support will be provided for integrating Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks, offering technical inputs for emerging trends, and supervising support staff. Capacity building for country office staff and knowledge management through maintaining accurate records are also key duties.

Work Experience

Required experience includes supporting results-based project development and reporting, technical writing and editing, preferably within the international development or humanitarian sector. Experience in donor relations and grant management for specific IOM-interested donors is also necessary. Familiarity with the Results-Based Management (RBM) approach and other strategic planning methodologies is expected.

Skills

Proficiency in communication, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to produce clear reports. Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts. Proven experience in donor report writing in humanitarian/development settings. Strong analytical and planning capabilities. Ability to establish working relationships with various stakeholders. Capacity to supervise and train staff. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain confidentiality. Good computer literacy, including database applications.

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