Regional Programme Coordinator (Route-Based Approach (RteBA)) (P)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. It collaborates with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The organization fosters an inclusive workplace to maximize migration's potential and support people on the move.
Job Purpose
The Regional Programme Coordinator (Route-Based Approach (RteBA)) is responsible for leading the technical operationalization and implementation of IOM’s Route-Based Approach (RteBA) across the region. This role provides strategic and programmatic advice, ensuring alignment with IOM’s global strategy and leading regional and inter-agency coordination. The coordinator oversees the application of RteBA tools and instruments within and across countries along priority migration routes, contributing to coherent and integrated programming and policy development.
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 RteBA focal point, leading regional engagement in global RteBA coordination structures and ensuring regional needs are reflected. Lead government engagement on RteBA to anchor action in state priorities and provide strategic advice for regional dialogues. Support the Regional UN Network on Migration (RUNNM) by developing activities and promoting complementarity. Lead the development of strategic partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, civil society, and other actors to support RteBA priorities. Coordinate coherent RteBA programming across global, regional, and country levels, and participate in resource mobilization efforts. Translate route-level analysis into policy advice, guidance, and capacity building 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 and knowledge management products 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. Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, designing analytical products for migration contexts, donor engagement, resource mobilization, and results-based project management is required. Engagement with regional bodies or intergovernmental dialogue is advantageous.
Skills
Knowledge of IOM’s Route-Based Approach, migration governance frameworks (e.g., MGI, GCM), and migration dynamics along regional routes. Strong analytical, drafting, and facilitation skills. Ability to synthesize multi-country inputs and work across reporting lines to reconcile priorities.