Programme Officer (Field Coordination) (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates, as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

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

• Internal candidates

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM CAR, in close coordination with the Government of the Central African Republic (GOCAR), aims to promote stability, the extension of state presence, and community resilience within recovering communities in the Central African Republic (CAR). Through collaboration with local and national authorities, communities, civil society, and the private sector, the programme will provide a rapid and flexible mechanism to support stabilization and solutions priorities such as improved infrastructure, essential services, and the promotion of social cohesion, particularly in hosting and return communities. Meeting key migration management and solutions-oriented priorities, the programme aligns with the CAR National Development Plan, the National Durable Solutions Strategy, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

• Oversee the field-level implementation and day-to-day management of community stabilization activities within the assigned geographical area of responsibility, developing detailed implementation plans, operational trackers and activity schedules for stabilization interventions, ensuring effective coordination across field teams and technical units;
• Manage the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of community stabilization activities throughout the full project cycle, including activity planning, grants implementation, partner coordination, monitoring, reporting and project close-out;
• Coordinate closely with implementing partners, contractors, civil society organizations and community-based organizations to ensure effective delivery, monitoring and quality assurance of stabilization activities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government counterparts, local authorities, traditional leaders and community representatives to strengthen strategic partnerships and facilitate programme implementation, operational coordination and local ownership of stabilization interventions;
• Coordinate closely with RMU, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Security, Finance and other support units to facilitate timely operational delivery and compliance with institutional and donor requirements;
• Oversee the implementation of area-based and community-driven stabilization interventions that strengthen social cohesion, reintegration, local resilience and relationships between communities and institutions;

Lead the identification and analysis of operational challenges and implementation bottlenecks affecting stabilization activities and determine appropriate and context-sensitive solutions, including in insecure and remote operational environments reporting back to Head of Stabilization;

• Coordinate the monitoring of project implementation against agreed indicators, budgets and timelines, ensuring that programme targets and deliverables are achieved and appropriately documented;
• Prepare regular programme updates, implementation reports, donor reports, briefing notes, visibility materials and other written products related to stabilization activities and programme results;
• Coordinate field-level implementation and operational oversight of stabilization activities across assigned locations, ensuring effective communication and coordination between field teams, sub-offices and Bangui-based programme units;
• Conduct regular field site visits to monitor programme implementation, engage with local stakeholders, assess evolving operational dynamics and provide technical and operational guidance to field teams and implementing partners;
• Lead local coordination efforts with authorities, community leaders, humanitarian and development actors, and security stakeholders to facilitate access, operational planning and conflict-sensitive implementation of programme activities;

I Identify and analyse local conflict dynamics, community tensions, displacement trends and reintegration challenges and provide recommendations on programme adaptation, prioritization and operational decision-making;

• Identify programme development opportunities and funding priorities, conduct assessments of emerging stabilization needs and conflict dynamic, develop project proposals and engage with donors and partners to support resource mobilization efforts and the expansion of the stabilization portfolio;
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and supervision to programme staff and implementing partners on stabilization approaches and methodologies;
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Development Studies and Planning, political or social sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Programme management in complex environments;
• Strong technical expertise in stabilization, peacebuilding, and resilience programming;
• Area-based and community-driven approaches;
• Programme design and strategic planning at regional or global level; and,

Skills

• Recognized expertise in one or more of these fields: community stabilization, community violence reduction, preventing violent extremism, local peacebuilding or social cohesion;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills including capabilities to present to diverse audiences;
• Proven abilities relating to implementation as well as resource management (budgets, human resources, procurement, and so forth) for large-scale programming in complex environments;
• Thorough understanding of donor processes and regulations; and,

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, 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

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. 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 conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

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