Regional Programme Manager (Regional Migration Response Plan (MRP)) (P3) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

MRP Programme Management

• Ensure coordination and overall project management functions for projects and activities contributing to the MRP, with management at the Regional Office level, and provide guidance
• and coordination to IOM country focal points for the implementation of the Plan at the country level, including project management and partner coordination.
• Coordinate with IOM Programme Managers, Regional Thematic Specialists, and MRP partners to ensure a coherent approach and strong links and complementariness between all projects/grants feeding into the MRP portfolio, across the whole project cycle.
• Regularly monitor and assess progress and performance, identify, and address any deviations from the Programme implementation strategy, update the MRP Coordinator and relevant stakeholders accordingly, and ensure corrective action is taken promptly based on the
• needs and gaps across the MRP partners and operational realities.
• Work closely with the Resource Management Unit to backstop the technical, operational, and financial aspects of MRP project implementation and other related activities, prepare financial
• reports, ensure the implementation of relevant control systems, and manage administrative and logistical actions.
• Ensure timely preparation, coordination, and submission of quality internal and external programme and project reports, including donor reports, and ensure documentation of lessons learned and best practices for future programme development initiatives.
• In coordination with the MRP Coordinator as well as the Migrant Protection Working Group (MPWG) and Information Management Working Group (IMWG) coordinators, and relevant
• regional Thematic Specialists support the development of regional thematic concept notes, proposals, and reports linked to the MRP.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officer to develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for the effective design and implementation of MRP
• When required, deputize for the MRP Coordinator, and respond to inquiries from the network of MRP partners, member states, and donors.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Affairs, International Relations, International Cooperation, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, 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

• Progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, project management, budget management, or related area is required;
• Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) is required;
• Previous experience working in humanitarian financing, e.g. grant management, fundraising, and donor relations for humanitarian programmes is required;
• Experience working in an emergency context, in a coordination and project management function;
• Experience working in the region or continent with UN or International Non-Governmental Organizations;
• Experience in the design of policies and guidelines about humanitarian assistance is desirable.

Skills

• Good knowledge of the programme management cycle;
• Strong project development and report writing skills, including for developing results matrices and log frames, and critical analysis;
• Excellent writing and communication skills; ability and proven track record to prepare and present clear and concise reports in English;
• High computer literacy; knowledge of relational databases, Microsoft applications spreadsheets, word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, internet research, and e-mail communication is required;
• Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency and drive for results; ability to perform research and make effective decisions under time pressure;
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, coordination, and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to work with a wide cross-section of research partners: Government, NGOs, communities, academic institutions, media, and international donors