Programme Coordinator (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) (P)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. IOM fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace to maximize the potential of migration and enhance support for migrants.
Job Purpose
The Programme Coordinator (Immigration and Border Governance - IBG) is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing the activities within the IBG program. This role operates under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Head of Programmes, in close collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialist and the IBG Division. The purpose is to ensure the effective implementation of IBG projects, contributing to safe, orderly, and regular migration. The coordinator will provide technical guidance, support country offices, and develop capacity-building initiatives to enhance immigration and border governance policies and tools.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation of the IBG portfolio, including projects on border management systems, regular migration pathways, immigration policy, and counter-migrant smuggling, ensuring timely completion and adherence to IOM and donor requirements. Provide technical input for policy development and operational resources to enhance immigration and border governance. Offer guidance and support to Regional and Country Offices on IBG project development and execution. Conduct capacity-building activities on thematic areas such as document security, biometrics, and readmission cooperation. Establish and maintain relationships with government counterparts to facilitate project implementation and problem resolution. Oversee the creation of training materials for border governance stakeholders. Foster partnerships with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders. Contribute to advancing IBG thematic areas within the UN Network on Migration and the Global Compact for Migration.
Work Experience
Experience in programme conceptualization, development, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. Proven experience in programme development, capacity building, and liaising with governmental and international institutions. Demonstrated experience in financial administration and a strong understanding of migration issues. Experience in organizing high-level consultations and knowledge of UN and donor programming are required.
Skills
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with government counterparts and international organizations. Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills. Knowledge of the UN System and NGOs. Understanding of migration data and labour migration patterns. Skills in human and financial resource management, conceptualization, analysis, writing, communication, organization, and interpersonal relationships. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.