Programme Support Officer

Position Title : Programme Support Officer
Duty Station : Islamabad, Pakistan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 January 2025

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered
before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic
Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Over the years, IOM has expanded and affirmed its role as the leading Organization assisting
the Government of Pakistan to ensure humane and orderly movement of people by devising
practical solutions to shifting dynamics of migration, protecting, assisting and supporting
vulnerable migrant populations, promoting international cooperation on migration issues and
serving as a key source of advice on migration policy, research, data and practice.

Responding to the national priorities of Pakistan and guided by the IOM Strategic Plan
2024-2028, IOM’s Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and Neighboring Countries, the

Global Compact for Migration, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
for Pakistan, IOM – working along the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus – will continue
its role in continuously improving migration management and governance and safeguarding the
dignity and protection of migrants and migration-affected communities.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the
Programme Support Coordinator, and in collaboration with relevant units in Pakistan Country
Office (CO), the Regional Office for Asia Pacific Region (ROAP), donor capitals, and
Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Support Officer within the Program Support Unit (PSU) will
be responsible for providing technical inputs and information to support the units and
programmes across the CO in internal coordination, development of project proposals, project
reporting, donor engagement, and other programme support and coordination functions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support project development activities in close coordination with Programme Managers (PM)
and Programme Support Coordinator by providing technical inputs, drafting sections of project
funding submissions/proposals and appeals, and checking internal coherence and coordination
between programmes.

2. Provide technical input and information to support Programme Managers in the preparation of
periodic reports on programme results, including interim and final reports in accordance with
IOM procedures and donor requirements.

3. Draft internal progress implementation analyses, provide input to programme monitoring,
including documenting significant decisions, problems or deviations and evaluating
programming aspects to help identify and contribute to the prevention and mitigation of risks.

4. In close coordination with relevant units, analyze and document project results for reporting
purposes.

5. Conduct regular analyses of the donor landscape in Pakistan, including funding opportunities
and strategic priorities to support resource mobilization and diversify CO’s donor portfolio.

6. Maintain internal liaison with other units at CO, ROAP, IOM COs implementing similar
activities to strengthen knowledge management and facilitate a coordinated and synergized
approach to programme implementation.

7. Provide support for the development and maintenance of close collaboration and dialogue
with relevant stakeholders, such as Government entities, United Nations (UN) agencies,
International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO), donors, etc. to assist in enhancing
programming effectiveness and creating synergies.

8. Provide technical support to IOM’s coordination responsibilities within the UN-led coordination
structures.

9. Contribute to drafting of press briefing notes, newsletters, presentations, talking points and
other materials related to the work of the CO, in coordination with the Public Information Team.

10. Facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, disability, youth,
environment and accountability to affected populations during programme development and
implementation.

11. Assist in preparing for and actively participating in both internal and external meetings, as
well as undertake site visits and duty travel, as required. .

12. Assist the Programme Support Coordinator in building project development and

management capacity of the CO’s staff by providing guidance on the usage of organization tools
and portals, participating in and supporting facilitation of training sessions or workshops, and
drafting guidance materials.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in supporting project development and management, reporting, and

• Experience in emergency and post-crisis environments, community mobilization, humanitarian

• Experience in the coordination, implementation, analysis and evaluation of humanitarian,

• Experience in supporting programme management, including budget planning and monitoring

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions.

Skills

• Knowledge of UN, IOM and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) mandates and

• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in project implementation;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation; and,
• Demonstrated communication skills with government partners.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish), Urdu, Dari and/or Pashto
is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural

• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 08 January 2025 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 26.12.2024 to 08.01.2025

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.

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