Programme Officer (Emergency) - El Salvador

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Programme Officer (Emergency) for its El Salvador Country Office, working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with the Regional Office for the Americas and Caribbean and relevant headquarters units. The officer manages, coordinates and oversees the Emergency Programme, covering administrative, operational and financial aspects of relevant projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational management, guidance and technical supervision to national and international staff, helping shape programme strategy and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, government and community partners, and coordinate new projects and activities with donors and government counterparts.
• Prepare and submit programme reports and donor briefs, and share programme directions with international stakeholders to mobilize funds.
• Monitor progress against benchmarks, help set up a common Monitoring and Evaluation framework, and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Support communications materials, guide staff, mentor them, run trainings and build capacity.
• Take part in donor and partner meetings, supervise programme staff, draft SOPs and coordinate data collection and analysis.
• Travel nationally or internationally as required, including to sub-offices.

Required profile

• Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field, with five years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree with seven years of experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written); working knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Experience in programme development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, and in liaising with government and diplomatic authorities.
• International mobility required; appointment is subject to medical, security and visa clearances.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of migration topics and of migration data and labour migration patterns in El Salvador.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming and familiarity with financial and business administration.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication and partnership-building skills.