Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Law, International
Relations, Disaster Risk Reduction/Disaster Risk Management, 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
• Experience in managing humanitarian, complex and post conflict emergencies at an
international level;
• Experience in liaison with the government authorities, donors, national/international institutions
and multi-stakeholders;
• Experience in project development and reporting;
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• Experience in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and,
• Experience working in the Region.
Skills
• Sound knowledge of migration management principles, concepts and techniques;
• Expertise in post-conflict /emergency operations;
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple activities and work effectively and harmoniously with
colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
• Proven ability to manage a larger operation in the developing world;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult conditions;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, project development skills and ability to draft
clearly and concisely; and,
• A high degree of computer literacy.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

Responsibilities:
1. Manage the Operational, Human Resources, Administrative, Financial and Supply Chain
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functions of the Sub-Office and in accordance with the IOM’s rules and regulations, and
streamline the implementation of institutional procedures across the Sub-Office and Field
Offices.
2. Lead the management, recruitment, training and capacity building of Sub-Office’s staff and
third-party contractors, if applicable, based on programme assessment, available budget and
performance indicators.
3. Participate in meetings with Government Authorities, International Organizations,
non-governmental organizations, voluntary agencies, as well as public media and Private
Sector.
4. In coordination with the CoM, maintain, promote and strengthen working relationships with
national, regional and local governmental authorities, international organizations and NGOs, and
other stakeholders in the field of migration management.
5. Contribute to the design and development of new projects in close coordination with the CoM
and other Programme Management counterparts.
6. Ensure adherence to the safety and security procedures for IOM staff, premises and assets in
the Sub-Office, in coordination with the local Office of the United National Department of Safety
and Security (UNDSS) and other relevant stakeholders, through regular participation in Area
Security Management meetings.
7. Monitor and support the implementation and reporting of all programme activities in the area
in line with IOM standards and in accordance with the donor/grant agreements.
8. Provide regular updates to the CoM on the progress on programme implementation,
achievements, challenges, cluster/sector discussions, donor liaison issues, as well as on
possible opportunities for geographical, operational and thematic expansion of IOM portfolio and
other opportunities that might benefit the Country Office, IOM in the Region or globally.
9. Assess and identify key gaps and operational challenges, provide technical support/ guidance
for programme implementation in coordination with the CoM/ Senior Management Team to
ensure the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of staff performance.
10. Ensure the visibility of IOM and the donors as established in donor agreement and as
relevant to the context.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.