National Programme Officer - Protection
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The Country Office in Cyprus focuses on supporting and developing its programme portfolio in the area of Protection.
Job Purpose
The National Programme Officer - Protection, under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Cyprus, is responsible for supporting, coordinating, overseeing, and developing the Country Office's Protection programme portfolio. This role involves managing operational, administrative, and financial aspects of protection projects, ensuring alignment with IOM policies and donor requirements. The officer will contribute to project development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders, including government counterparts, UN agencies, and civil society partners. The position aims to enhance IOM's support to people on the move within Cyprus.
Responsibilities
Key duties include supporting project development, coordination, and monitoring of operational, administrative, and financial aspects within the Protection portfolio, ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. The role involves informing supervisors on project status, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements. Responsibilities extend to developing and adjusting work plans, budgets, M&E tools, and SOPs. The officer will coordinate data collection, verification, and analysis, update information management systems, and prepare timely project reports. Liaising with donors, partners, UN agencies, local authorities, and government counterparts is crucial. The position also entails contributing to capacity-building activities, attending relevant forums, supporting proposal development, and supervising project staff, providing training and technical guidance. Duty travel for project implementation and monitoring is also required.
Work Experience
Experience is required in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and victims of trafficking is also necessary. Prior work experience in a multicultural setting with international humanitarian organizations or government institutions is advantageous.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of migration issues and relevant government institutions in Cyprus. Experience in project development, implementation, reporting, and fundraising. Proficiency with IOM digital platforms, Microsoft Office, and AI tools. Familiarity with IOM guidelines and policies. Strong analytical, communication, writing, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently under pressure.