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Senior Programme Manager

IOMErbil, Iraq
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:30 Jul 2026Job ID:21813Posted on:17 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Programme and Project Management
  2. 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