Programme Manager (Transition and Reintegration)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related agency on migration, is recruiting a Programme Manager for its Transition and Reintegration (TR) programme, under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager. The programme is multi-donor funded and aims to build resilience, strengthen stability and prevent or reduce conflict through locally-led activities. DDR programmes are also implemented in Haiti, and the manager will oversee their setup and implementation. Applications are open only to internal and internal-equivalent candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Develop programme strategies on community stabilization, engagement and reintegration, and coordinate CVR and DDR project activities
• Work with local communities and stakeholders to design locally-led activities addressing root causes of instability
• Supervise and train programme staff, and liaise with government officials and other stakeholders
• Act as the main liaison for TR programming and backstop financial, administrative and logistical aspects of delivery
• Prepare and coordinate financial, narrative and data reporting, and collaborate with the PSU on monitoring and evaluation
• Monitor contracting and procurement, and liaise with the Office of Staff Security on staff safety and security briefings
• Mitigate financial, institutional and programmatic risks, including anti-corruption and human rights due diligence

Required profile

• Master's degree in political sciences, international relations, development studies and planning or a related field with five years of relevant experience; or university degree with seven years
• At least 5 years (7 for bachelor's) of operational field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation
• At least 3 years of experience with USAID or other large donor programmes in rapid transition or post-conflict areas; cooperative agreement management and small-grant experience highly desirable
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Haitian Creole is an advantage
• Applicants must be mobile; appointment is subject to medical, security and accreditation clearances

Required skills

• Monitoring and evaluation
• Coordination with implementing partners and donors
• Management of staff from diverse backgrounds