Programme Officer (Emergency) (P)
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. It collaborates with governments and partners to save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The Programme Officer (Emergency) role sits within the El Salvador Country Office, reporting to the Chief of Mission and coordinating with regional and headquarters units.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer (Emergency) is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and oversight of the Emergency Programme within IOM El Salvador. This involves ensuring the effective development and implementation of programme activities, providing operational guidance and technical supervision to staff, and managing administrative, operational, and financial aspects of projects. The role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government bodies, and community representatives, to ensure successful programme delivery and alignment with IOM's mandate and donor requirements. The position contributes to addressing displacement and supporting vulnerable populations through strategic planning and resource allocation.
Responsibilities
Oversee the development and implementation of the Emergency Programme, managing administrative, operational, and financial aspects of projects. Provide operational management, guidance, and technical supervision to programme staff, focusing on programmatic strategy and addressing operational challenges. Establish and expand relationships with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government entities, and other local stakeholders to facilitate programme success. Identify programme priorities and coordinate the design and development of new projects based on emerging trends, donor interests, and IOM's strategic objectives. Ensure timely and quality reporting to IOM, donors, and stakeholders, and coordinate the production of programme updates and communications materials. Monitor progress against strategic objectives and M&E frameworks, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. Supervise and mentor programme staff, conducting training and capacity-building activities. Coordinate the development and update of assessment and monitoring tools, and draft Standard Operating Procedures as needed. Oversee data collection and analysis mechanisms, and represent IOM in relevant donor and partner meetings.
Work Experience
Experience in programme conceptualization, development, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. Experience in programme development and capacity-building activities. Experience liaising with governmental, diplomatic, and international institutions. Experience organizing consultations, workshops, and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas. Understanding of UN and bilateral donor programming. Familiarity with financial and business administration. Proven understanding of migration issues in El Salvador and the region. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with government counterparts, international organizations, and private sector entities. Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills. Knowledge of the UN System, NGOs, and other international organizations. Knowledge of migration data and labour migration patterns. Good knowledge of human and financial resources management. Strong conceptualization, analytical, and writing skills. Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships.