Senior Programme Associate

Description
Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. Context:  

Brief definition of the organizational context, reporting lines and scope, for example:
Since 2006, IOM has been the primary intergovernmental organization dedicated to migration in the country. It operates from offices in Beirut, North Lebanon (Tripoli), the Beqaa Valley (Chtoura), the South (Tyre), and Mount Lebanon. IOM in Lebanon has a strong record in providing humanitarian assistance to populations affected by crises, while collaborating with government counterparts to support long-term recovery efforts and enhance migration governance in the country.  
Lebanon's crisis has led to a sharp rise in poverty and the collapse of basic services, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups such as refugees, IDPs, and migrants as well as disadvantaged Lebanese citizen. In this context, there is a pressing need to work across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus, providing preparedness and emergency response capacities, including cash based assistance for sudden on-set crises while improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations to promote economic resilience while ensuring that the activity appropriately matches skilled labour supply with the existing and urgent demand for skilled workers in Lebanon and abroad, and foster community stability to facilitate an enabling environment supporting the revitalization of local economies in areas prone to inter- and intra-communal tensions, internal displacement, and irregular migration.

Under the overall supervision of the ERR Senior Programme Manager in Lebanon and direct supervision of the ERR programme officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the support in the implementation of emergency recovery and resilience projects in Beirut & Mount Lebanon and the South under the ERR unit at IOM Lebanon.
 

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of emergency recovery and resilience project activities implemented in Beirut and Mount Lebanon and the South, while coordinating to support and align with other areas' implementation.
2.  Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties including ERR team, other relevant units within the Mission, local stakeholders, partner agencies and other.
3. Monitor budget implementation of the activities implemented in Beirut and Mount Lebanon and the South, and propose adjustments as necessary.   
4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of projects implementation in Beirut and Mount Lebanon and the South, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
8.  Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9.  Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.  
10. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects. 
12. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
13.  Perform other related duties as assigned.
     

Qualifications
Education

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong field experience in implementing emergency recovery and resilience interventions, including the provision of basic assistance including cash, livelihoods, shelter, WASH and social stability activities.
• Proven ability to coordinate day-to-day activities in the field, ensuring timely delivery of services in line with project work plans and donor requirements.
• Experience in liaising with local authorities, municipalities, community leaders, NGOs, and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation and ensure community acceptance.
• Ability to conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, verify activities, and identify implementation challenges, reporting findings to technical and management teams.
• Familiarity with community engagement and participatory needs assessment methodologies, ensuring inclusivity and responsiveness to local priorities.
• Knowledge of resilience and recovery frameworks and the ability to integrate conflict sensitivity, social cohesion, and risk reduction into programming.
• Experience preparing field reports, meeting minutes, activity summaries, and inputs for donor reporting and project visibility.
• Understanding of emergency response principles and post-crisis recovery in complex settings, including coordination with other humanitarian actors.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to manage relationships with diverse partners and beneficiaries under pressure or in politically sensitive environments.

Languages

• Fluency in English and French (oral and written). 
• Working knowledge of Arabic.

  Required Competencies   IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

 

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