Overview
The Program Manager (Emergency Coordinator) is responsible and accountable for the coordination of IOM’s operations in response to humanitarian challenges for an OCHA project.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all operational and administrative aspects of emergency related projects.
- Ensure adequate IOM’s Response Preparedness.
- Keep abreast of humanitarian policies, international standards and best practices relating to the emergency field.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of all emergency project reports.
- Guide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of emergency projects.
- Identify new opportunities for emergency response and participate in the development of emergency project proposals.
- Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise with donor representatives and periodically brief them.
- Participate actively in various fora, including inter-agency coordination groups, and meetings with governmental authorities, non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders.
- Undertake duty travel relating to need assessments, emergency project monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project development, as required.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in fields related to IOM emergency programming including emergency coordination, NFI/shelter, CCCM, DTM, protection, transition & recovery, or preparedness and response.
- Practical experience in project management, including administrative and financial management, procurement and HR procedures, and internal control procedures.
- Experience working in an emergency context and ability to liaise with government officials, donors, UN personnel, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- University degree in the above fields.
