Description
IOM, the UN migration agency, seeks a Senior Programme Coordinator (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight across the Country Office's programme portfolio, focusing on humanitarian response and recovery efforts.
Job Overview The Senior Programme Coordinator will oversee programme development and implementation, lead strategic planning processes, and strengthen donor and government engagement. The role involves ensuring coherence with One UN frameworks, overseeing programme support functions, and maintaining high-level coordination with national authorities, UN agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee programme activities, including cluster participation and ONE UN obligations
- Develop the CO's programme overview and schedule major activities
- Lead country strategic plan development, aligning with IOM's global & regional strategies
- Develop donor and partner outreach strategies
- Establish and maintain government working relationships
- Supervise the Programme Support Unit
- Ensure integrated programming and support functions
- Provide guidance to Programme Managers and Heads of Sub-Offices
- Identify programme strategic priorities
- Act as Focal Point for government liaison and reporting
- Represent the CO in inter-agency fora
- Lead knowledge management and capacity building activities
Requirements
- Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
- Seven years of relevant professional experience
- Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation, and evaluation
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Proven record of establishing good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities
- Previous work experience in a rapid transition or post-conflict area
- Familiarity with inter-agency programme regulations of the UN and other donors
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Strong leadership, management, and coordination skills
- Familiarity with IOM's Migrant Management Operational Systems Application (MiMOSA) and Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA) systems
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage