Programme Coordinator (Humanitarian Response and Recovery)

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Programme Coordinator (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) for its operations in Chad, under the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes. The coordinator is responsible and accountable for coordinating IOM's emergency response and recovery activities in the country.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of operational and administrative aspects of emergency projects, applying IOM policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Chief of Mission so that emergency response and regular recovery and development activities are coherent and mutually supportive.
• Strengthen response preparedness by improving coordination, aligning preparedness with inter-sector planning frameworks and coordinating preparedness efforts across sectors.
• Stay up to date on humanitarian policies and standards, and recommend how cross-cutting issues such as gender, age, education, disability, environment and protection can be better addressed.
• Prepare and submit emergency project reports in IOM and donor formats, and coordinate updates, summaries, lessons learned and press releases.
• Guide and supervise staff implementing emergency projects, coordinate training, and identify new opportunities for emergency response.
• Provide timely, accurate information on movements, displacements, mobility trends and conditions in return/relocation areas, especially for vulnerable groups.
• Liaise with donors and brief them on current and planned programmes, and take part in inter-agency coordination groups and meetings with authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Travel for need assessments, project monitoring, liaison and new project development.

Required profile

• Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration (or related field) with five years of relevant experience, or a university degree with seven years.
• Demonstrated managerial experience in IOM emergency programming (emergency coordination, NFI/shelter, CCCM, DTM, protection, transition and recovery, preparedness and response) in conflict or post-conflict hardship duty stations; this is mandatory.
• Experience managing many teams across diverse emergency themes and in complex emergencies in varied regions; experience supporting OCHA is highly advantageous.
• Practical project management experience, including administrative and financial management, procurement and HR procedures.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an advantage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the IOM Project Management Handbook, WAVE and PRIMA; familiarity with WAVE is highly recommended.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Data analysis, decision-making and excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Advantageous: ERIT and SELAC training, and experience implementing humanitarian principles in complex emergencies.