Head of Programmes

Leads the strategic development, delivery and oversight of IOM Colombia's country-office programme portfolio. The role aligns activities with national and organisational priorities, strengthens donor and partner engagement, guides programme teams and sub-offices, and ensures sound reporting, policy compliance, risk management and organisational learning across the portfolio.

• Oversee development, implementation and monitoring of country-office programme activities
• Develop the country-office programme overview and key milestones to support the Chief of Mission’s planning and decisions
• Shape new programme actions with relevant units in line with IOM Colombia, national, regional and global priorities
• Support targeted fundraising and recommend donor and partner engagement opportunities
• Oversee internal and external narrative and financial reporting to meet IOM and donor requirements
• Guide Programme Officers and Heads of Sub-Offices on project development, donor relations, government liaison and information management
• Ensure compliance with project management, HR, financial management, donor-reporting and risk-management policies
• Promote monitoring, evaluation and learning by integrating lessons and best practices into implementation

• Master’s degree in International Studies or a related field with seven years of relevant professional experience, or a university degree in those fields with nine years
• Experience establishing and maintaining high-level relationships with government authorities, diplomatic missions, donors, international organizations, NGOs, the UN Country Team, private-sector actors and media
• Managerial experience in staff management
• Experience in project development, implementation and reporting, including financial and budgetary aspects
• Fluency in English and Spanish, oral and written

• Programme Management
• Strategic Planning
• Donor Engagement
• Financial Reporting
• Risk Management
• Policy Development
• Team Leadership
• Monitoring and Evaluation

• MiMOSA
• PRIMA

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical and security clearances, and applicable accreditation, residency or visa requirements
• Recommended candidates may be appointed to similar positions for 24 months