Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates, as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 

   Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
    

Second-tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director Operations and technical oversight of the Senior Regional Thematic Specialist (IBG), and in cooperation with relevant departments at Headquarters (HQs), the Senior Programme Manager (IBG) will be responsible and accountable for the overall coordination and management of the Regional Counter Migrant Smuggling Programme (RCMSP), including strengthening the capacity of participating border management agencies and IOM Country Offices (COs) to respond to emerging challenges in counter migrant smuggling and border management, contributing to stronger migration governance and border security in the region. The Senior Programme Manager will oversee all aspects of the Programme development and implementation, including but not limited to monitoring, reporting, capacity building, extensive high-level stakeholder liaison, staff supervision, and advancement of new initiatives within the Programme and in a global context.  In addition, the Senior Programme Manager will contribute to IOM’s global programming on counter migrant smuggling, including the Data Exchange Solution for Counter Migrant Smuggling (DESC) and supporting other regional and global-level engagements on the subject. The Senior Programme Manager will oversee the programme management  functions and will provide expert support and advice for the development of strategic plans at the regional office on countering migrant smuggling and border management.