Regional Coordinator (2 Positions, Multiple Duty Stations)

About the role

IOM is recruiting two Regional Coordinators for multiple duty stations (Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif). Reporting under the Chief of Mission and the Deputy Chief of Mission Operations, and coordinating with the Programme Coordinators in Kabul and the Heads of Sub-Office, the coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing IOM's multi-sectoral programme response in the region. The position is open to first- and second-tier candidates, with preference for qualified female candidates and applicants from non-represented IOM member states.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the regional multi-sectoral programme strategy, working with Programme Coordinators in Kabul and National Field Coordinators
• Identify new partnerships and opportunities, and support proposals, reporting and monitoring
• Support the Area Based Approach, localization and emergency response coordination, and represent IOM in inter-agency forums such as the OCT, RHT, RDSWG and ICCG
• Oversee monitoring activities with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and promote protection mainstreaming, accountability to affected populations and PSEA integration
• Support contract review, staff recruitment, capacity building and mentoring, and advise the Head of Sub-Office on meetings with donors and authorities
• Address access issues and perform other duties assigned to manage IOM operations and programming in the province or field

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field with five years of experience, or university degree with seven years
• Experience managing regional or multi-sectoral projects in development and emergency contexts, and supervisory experience
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
• Knowledge of the IOM project management cycle, UN and donor programming, and computer literacy