Regional Programme Coordinator (Route-Based Approach (RteBA)) (P)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization established in 1951, facilitates humane and orderly migration. It operates globally, saving lives, protecting migrants, and assisting governments. This role is situated within the Regional Office, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, and in close coordination with Headquarters and Country Offices along priority migration routes.
Job Purpose
The Regional Programme Coordinator (Route-Based Approach (RteBA)) is accountable for leading the technical aspects of operationalizing and implementing IOM's Route-Based Approach (RteBA) across the region. This involves providing strategic and programmatic advice to ensure alignment with IOM's global strategy. The role is crucial for leading regional and inter-agency coordination at technical and operational levels, overseeing the application of RteBA tools and instruments within and across countries, and along migration routes. The objective is to ensure a coherent and effective regional response to migration challenges through a coordinated, route-based strategy.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational leadership for the regional operationalization of IOM’s RteBA, developing and implementing multi-country operational plans. Oversee the allocation and delivery of RteBA Flexible Funding Mechanism and other assigned projects, monitoring implementation and recommending corrective actions. Serve as the regional RteBA focal point, leading engagement in global RteBA Task Force activities and ensuring regional needs are represented. Lead government engagement on RteBA to align actions with state priorities and regional cooperation processes. Support the Regional UN Network on Migration by developing activities and facilitating information exchange. Lead the development of strategic partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, civil society, and other actors to support RteBA. Coordinate coherent RteBA programming across global, regional, and country levels, ensuring alignment of proposals and funding approaches. Translate route-level analysis into policy advice, guidance, and capacity-building support for Member States and UN Country Teams. Strengthen institutional capacity and organizational learning for route-based programming by developing and institutionalizing RteBA tools and methodologies. Establish and maintain route-level coordination mechanisms among IOM Country Offices and convene regular coordination meetings. Coordinate the development and dissemination of route-level evidence, knowledge management products, and analytical outputs to inform programming and decision-making. Contribute to institutional learning and strategic decision-making by consolidating and communicating regional insights.
Work Experience
Experience in coordinating migration policy and programme implementation across multiple countries, preferably within IOM or the UN system. Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder processes without direct line authority. Experience in designing or applying analytical products for migration contexts. Demonstrated experience in donor engagement, resource mobilization, proposal development, and results-based project management. Engagement with regional economic communities, consultative processes, or intergovernmental dialogue is advantageous.
Skills
Knowledge of IOM’s Route-Based Approach (RteBA) and its institutional framework. Familiarity with IOM’s strategic and planning instruments. Understanding of migration governance frameworks, including MGI and the Global Compact for Migration. Knowledge of regional migration dynamics, actors, and coordination structures. Strong analytical, drafting, and facilitation skills. Ability to synthesize multi-country inputs into coherent products. Capacity to work across reporting lines and reconcile regional and Headquarters priorities.