Senior Programme Coordinator (P)

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

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For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), the Senior Programme Coordinator provides integrated, mission-wide leadership, coordination and strategic oversight of IOM Ukraine’s humanitarian, recovery and development programming. 

The position is accountable for ensuring strategic coherence, complementarity and alignment across humanitarian response, recovery and development interventions, in line with IOM global strategies, United Nations cooperation frameworks, and Government of Ukraine priorities.  In addition, the Senior Programme Coordinator contributes to resource mobilization by providing strategic programme inputs to donor engagement and coordination with UN, government and other external partners, as required to advance programme priorities. The role ensures effective application of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, Results‑Based Management, and cross‑cutting institutional priorities across all interventions.

Responsibilities

A. Strategic Programme Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation and periodic review of an integrated country programme strategy covering humanitarian, recovery, reconstruction and development interventions, ensuring alignment with the IOM Strategic Results Framework, United Nations cooperation frameworks (HNRP/UNSDCF), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Government of Ukraine priorities (Ukraine recovery agenda, EU integration, demographic needs).
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the CoM and DCoM on programme directions, emerging trends, risks and opportunities, based on political, security, socio-economic and displacement analysis.
• Ensure coherence and complementarity across humanitarian and development programming, applying the Humanitarian–Development Nexus in programme planning and implementation. Lead and coordinate the Humanitarian Pillar strategy and ensure quality, principled implementation.

B. Programme Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme portfolios, ensuring compliance with IOM policies, donor requirements and inter-agency standards, and support the integration of risk analysis and mitigation measures throughout the programme cycle, in close coordination with the Accountability and Quality Control Unit to ensure systematic quality assurance across all programme activities.
• Coordinate programme responses to QC checklists and assessments, ensuring that recommendations are addressed in a timely and coherent manner.
• Supervise and guide Programme Officers across thematic areas including, but not limited to: Shelter/NFI, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Cash-Based Interventions, Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Transition and Recovery, Livelihoods and Migration, Sustainable Development, & Livelihoods (MSDL), and Migration Health.
• Ensure application of Results-Based Management, accountability to affected populations, and the systematic integration of cross-cutting priorities, including gender, age, disability, protection, environment, governance and inclusion.
• Ensure sound information management practices across programme portfolios, feeding into mission level data collection, analysis, visualization and dissemination, to support evidence‑based planning, monitoring, reporting and strategic decision‑making, in coordination with the Mission’s IM Unit.

C. Resource Mobilization and External Engagement

• Support resource mobilization efforts by providing strategic programme inputs to donor engagement, funding discussions and positioning of IOM’s programme portfolio, in close coordination with the CoM, DCoM and relevant support units.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality, risk-informed concept notes, project proposals and budgets, ensuring alignment with programme strategies, donor priorities and IOM policies.
• Maintain programme-level engagement with UN agencies, Government of Ukraine counterparts and other external stakeholders, as relevant to programme coordination and resource mobilization.
• Ensure timely, accurate and high-quality donor reporting related to programme implementation and results, in line with IOM policies, donor requirements and contractual obligations.

D. Government and UN Programme Coordination

• Maintain effective programme-level coordination with Government of Ukraine counterparts to ensure alignment, complementarity and coherence of IOM interventions.
• Coordinate IOM programme inputs into UN inter-agency processes, working groups and programme management mechanisms, including migration-related coordination platforms.
• Contribute to the development, review and updating of country-level strategic documents and UN planning instruments relevant to programme implementation.

E. Management, Leadership and Internal Coordination

• Lead, supervise and mentor programme staff under the programme portfolio, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, learning and performance, including enforcement of compliance with IOM procedures.
• Promote knowledge management, innovation and continuous learning across programme teams.
• Ensure strong coordination and information flow across programme units and support functions to enhance coherence, avoid duplication and support integrated, high-quality programme delivery.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, International Development, Economics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in humanitarian response, transition and development programming in complex and emergency settings;
• Proven experience in senior programme management, strategic planning and coordination at international level;
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-sectoral teams and complex programme portfolios.
• Experience contributing to donor engagement and resource mobilization processes in a programme management capacity;
• Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations and NGOs, including inter-agency coordination mechanisms; and,
• Regional experience in Eastern Europe or similar contexts is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong strategic, analytical and leadership skills;
• Excellent programme design, management and reporting skills;
• Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills; and,
• Prove ability to manage teams and deliver results in complex operational environments.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators- Level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators - Level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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