National Programme Officer - Regular Pathways and Integration
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect migrants, address displacement, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The National Programme Officer role supports IOM's Country Office in Cyprus, reporting to the Chief of Mission and collaborating with various IOM units.
Job Purpose
The National Programme Officer - Regular Pathways and Integration is responsible for supporting, coordinating, overseeing, and developing the Country Office's program portfolio in regular migration pathways and integration. This role contributes to IOM's mission of promoting orderly migration and assisting governments and migrants. The officer will manage operational, administrative, and financial aspects of projects, ensure compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements, and monitor project implementation. Key contributions include developing work plans, budgets, and M&E tools, coordinating data collection and reporting, and liaising with stakeholders to advance IOM's objectives in Cyprus.
Responsibilities
The National Programme Officer will support the Chief of Mission in managing projects related to Regular Pathways and Integration, ensuring operational, administrative, and financial compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring project implementation, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements. The role involves developing work plans, budgets, and M&E tools, coordinating data collection, verification, and analysis, and updating information management systems. The officer will also prepare and disseminate project reports, liaise with donors, partners, UN agencies, and government counterparts, and contribute to capacity-building activities. Additionally, the role includes preparing project proposals and communication materials, supervising project staff, undertaking duty travel for project oversight, and performing other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Required experience includes liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups is essential. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or government institutions in a multicultural setting is considered an advantage.
Skills
Key skills include in-depth knowledge of migration issues and relevant government institutions in Cyprus. Proficiency in project development, implementation, reporting, and fundraising is necessary. Familiarity with IOM digital platforms, Microsoft Office, and AI tools is required. Demonstrated analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work independently under pressure are essential.