Senior Programme Coordinator (Humanitarian Response and Recovery)

About the role

IOM, the UN migration agency, runs a programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo supporting crisis-affected populations and national institutions amid protracted conflict, large-scale displacement and limited access to essential services. The Senior Programme Coordinator (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) reports to the Chief of Mission and coordinates with the Regional Director, the Regional Thematic Specialist and Headquarters divisions. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Country Office's programme portfolio, including planning, donor and government engagement, quality assurance and inter-agency representation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of programme activities, including IOM cluster participation and One UN obligations, and identify obstacles to delivery
• Develop the Country Office's programme overview and schedule major activities for the Chief of Mission
• Lead the development of country strategic plans and donor and partner outreach strategies
• Maintain working relationships with DRC ministries and international agencies, and act as focal point for Humanitarian Response and Recovery
• Lead the Programme Support Unit and guide Programme Managers and Heads of Sub-Offices on project development, reporting, donor relations, government liaison and information management
• Represent the Country Office in inter-agency fora such as the Programme Management Team, One UN and One Programme
• Lead knowledge management and capacity building, prepare policy guidance notes and briefs for senior management, and coordinate fundraising and partnerships

Required profile

• Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field with seven years of relevant experience; or university degree with nine years
• Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation and evaluation, and supervisory experience
• Proven record of working with governmental, diplomatic, UN and civil society actors, and previous work in a rapid transition or post-conflict area
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage
• International mobility required; appointment subject to medical, security and visa clearances

Required skills

• Project development, implementation and reporting, including financial and budgetary aspects
• Familiarity with UN and donor inter-agency programme regulations
• Knowledge of the IOM project management cycle and administrative and financial management
• Familiarity with MiMOSA and PRIMA systems