Head of Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU) (P)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect migrants, drive solutions to displacement, and facilitate regular migration pathways. IOM fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace to harness the full potential of migration.
Job Purpose
The Head of Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU) directs policy analysis, programme support, development, donor reporting, project cycle assurance, partnership support, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) functions. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), this role integrates these functions into a coherent system for evidence-based programme design, effective implementation, and results-based management. The Head of PPSU serves as the Country Office's primary liaison for partnership and programme support, engaging various internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality programme development and delivery, while also supporting operational liaison with donors, government counterparts, UN entities, and implementing partners.
Responsibilities
The Head of Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU) is responsible for directing and integrating the PPSU's operations, establishing a unified system for programme development, partnerships, policy analysis, donor reporting, and MEAL functions to enhance portfolio performance. This includes providing technical advice to the DCoM on programme quality, funding opportunities, and risks, and ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements through the application of project-cycle management tools. The role drives coherence and integrated programming by embedding cross-cutting priorities and leads programme development and resource mobilization efforts, identifying funding opportunities and preparing high-quality proposals. The Head of PPSU represents the Country Office in operational liaison with donors, government counterparts, UN agencies, and other stakeholders, and coordinates operational preparations for donor visits and external presentations. They analyze government policy developments, identify opportunities for joint programming with UN agencies, and oversee project revisions, reporting, and grant management to safeguard portfolio integrity. Additionally, the Head of PPSU develops and quality assures the CO's MEAL framework, champions results-based management and learning, and manages and develops PPSU personnel.
Work Experience
Extensive experience is required in policy analysis, programme strategy, project development, implementation support, donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, or resource mobilization. Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating across functions, establishing quality assurance systems, and managing donor relations and proposals is essential. Experience with quantitative/qualitative monitoring, evaluations, accountability mechanisms, data quality assurance, and liaising with diverse stakeholders is also necessary. Experience in humanitarian, recovery, or development settings, particularly in transition or post-conflict environments, is advantageous, as is experience with IOM or other UN/international organizations.
Skills
Excellent strategic planning, programme development, and analytical skills. Demonstrated knowledge of project-cycle management, Results-Based Management, MEAL, and donor reporting principles. Ability to interpret programme, financial, and risk information for management advice. Excellent drafting, editing, presentation, and negotiation skills. Proven leadership and ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to foster collaboration across units. Knowledge of UN coordination and funding mechanisms. Proficiency in project management, information management, spreadsheet, and database applications. Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.