Programme Coordinator - Immigration and Border Governance

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting a Programme Coordinator for its Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) programme in Chad. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist and the IBG Division, the coordinator manages, coordinates and oversees the IBG programme's activities, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the IBG portfolio, including border management information systems, regularization, readmission cooperation, legal identity, counter-migrant smuggling and humanitarian border management, ensuring impact, coherence and timely completion.
• Provide technical input for policy and operational resources on safe, orderly and regular migration pathways.
• Support the Regional Office and Country Offices on emerging trends, donor priorities and resource mobilization.
• Give operational guidance and technical supervision to IBG projects and programme staff, and manage capacity-development activities on topics such as document security, passports, biometrics and Advance Passenger Information.
• Build working relationships with government counterparts and organize stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee public information and training materials for customs, border and immigration authorities and visa officers.
• Pursue partnerships with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, governments and communities, and contribute to UN Network on Migration and Global Compact for Migration initiatives.
• Travel as required and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field with five years of experience, or university degree with seven years of experience.
• Experience in programme design, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, and in liaison with governmental and diplomatic authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and business administration, migration issues in the country and region, and UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an advantage.
• Internationally recruited staff must be mobile; appointment is subject to medical, security and accreditation clearances.

Required skills

• Leadership, coordination and information management skills.
• Knowledge of migration data and labour migration patterns in the region.
• Analytical, writing and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to build partnerships with development partners, governments and UN agencies.

Applications are submitted through the IOM online application system; only shortlisted candidates are contacted. The closing date is 5 November 2026.