
Senior Programme Manager
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:30 Jul 2026Job ID:21813Posted on:17 Jul 2026
Overview
Oversees IOM Iraq's Durable Solutions and DDRR programme, coordinating strategy, delivery, stakeholder engagement and programme support across peace, recovery and solutions work.
Department: Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic
Job Functions
- Programme and Project Management
- Humanitarian and Emergency Response
Minimum Experience
7 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and management of programme results
- Coordinate work across country offices, regional offices and headquarters technical divisions
- Consult with specialists and programme staff to refine strategy and build synergies
- Ensure implementation follows IOM policies and current technical practice
- Represent the programme in coordination mechanisms and implement agreed guidance
- Ensure compliance with project management, HR, finance, donor reporting and risk policies
- Promote monitoring, evaluation, learning and action-oriented research
- Manage stakeholder relationships, external communication and new initiatives
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant field with seven years of professional experience, or university degree with nine years of professional experience
- Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation and evaluation
- Managerial experience in staff management
- Experience establishing working relationships with governmental, diplomatic, national, regional and international stakeholders
- Work experience in a rapid transition or post-conflict area
- Experience in project development, implementation, reporting, finance and budgetary aspects
- Fluency in English
Skills
Programme LeadershipDurable SolutionsDDRRPeacebuildingStakeholder EngagementStaff ManagementRisk ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationDonor ReportingStrategic Planning
Tools
SpreadsheetsDatabase Applications
Additional info
- Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile
- Appointment is subject to funding confirmation and medical, security, accreditation, residency and visa clearances
- Selection may be used for similar positions for 24 months