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IOM Head of Programmes and Policy Development Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

IOM Head of Programmes and Policy Development Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IOM Uganda looking for “Head of Programmes and Policy Development”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 10, 2023.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. The IOM was established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people displaced by World War II. It became a United Nations agency in 2016. The IOM is the principal UN agency working in the field of migration. The IOM promotes humane and orderly migration by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM Head of Programmes and Policy Development Jobs 2023

The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on April 27, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Head of Programmes and Policy Development to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Head of Programmes and Policy Development
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Seven years
Application Deadline May 10, 2023

IOM Job Vacancy 2023

Core Functions/ Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance and coordination support to IOM Uganda’s engagement with the Government of Uganda’s commitment to the Kampala Declaration aims to enhancing cooperation on climate induced migration, displacement, and planned relocation.
  • Support the CoM in the management of the CO’s budgetary, financial, and administrative functions, including supervising staff, conducting interviews, reporting to Headquarters, the Regional Office, and donors, in close coordination with the Resources Management Unit (RMU)
  • and unit heads.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to the PSU on matters related to project development, reporting and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for effective Results-Based Management.
  • Provide leadership, supervision and training to programmes staff as well as foster an enabling environment for the enhanced team performance, knowledge sharing as well as usage of good practices and lessons learnt within IOM and in the UNCT.
  • Under delegation by the CoM, represent and attend UN Country Team (UNCT), Humanitarian Country Team, and any inter-agency meetings to inject IOM’s interests and related topics into the relevant processes.
  • Establish and oversee the implementation of fit for purpose programme management and planning systems and procedures to ensure that all IOM Uganda programmes, and projects interventions are effectively coordinated, efficiently implemented, and further the CO’s strategies
  • and goals.
  • Support the CoM in overseeing the Government of Uganda’s and IOM’s contributions to national, regional and global migration cooperation through Regional Economic Communities, consultative processes, policy dialogues, expert meetings, and preparation of policy products.
  • Undertake in-country and international duty travels for programme assessment, technical and programmatic guidance, and evaluation or to represent IOM at meetings of governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations as required.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Position in Organization:

  • Position Title: Head of Programmes and Policy Development
  • Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
  • Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
  • Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
  • Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Closing Date: 10 May 2023

Qualification:

  • University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience;
  • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience managing large and complex programs in migration management, governance, youth development, employment, countering trafficking and smuggling or comparable programming;
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience in staff management including staff evaluations;
  • Experience in programme development and management.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of donor regulations and requirements, including the EU;
  • Familiarity with IOM financial and business administration as well as procurement processes;
  • Knowledge of IOM/UN project management cycle;
  • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
  • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
  • Capacity to effectively interface with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
  • Capacity to effectively apply knowledge of migration issues within the organisational context;
  • Capacity to correctly frame migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.

Languages:

  • IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
  • For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of either Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish is an advantage.
  • Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

How to Apply IOM Head of Programmes and Policy Development Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://recruit.iom.int/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDAwRDNBQUE5N0RDMUVEREI4RkJDMzA0MDdDMjAxMjgmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-wd-configid=ZHRRCF_A_POSTING_APPLY&sap-theme=iom_corbu&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN#

The Closing Date: May 10, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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