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 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 and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Programme Support & Donor Liaison Officer, the Senior Programme Associate Programme Development Support Unit (PDSU), will be responsible and accountable for contributing to the identification, design and development of new programmes and projects for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Libya, including support related to the Benghazi Sub-Office. The role will support needs assessments, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, concept notes and proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and IOM Libya strategic objectives. The Senior Programme Associate Programme Development Support Unit (PDSU) will also support project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison, programme/resource management functions, knowledge management, compliance documentation and technical support to programme units, including on relevant corporate tools such as Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA) and institutional frameworks such as the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education Bachelor s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience Experience in project development, project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison and partnership support; Experience preparing concept notes, proposals, briefing materials, narrative reports and related project documentation; Experience coordinating with governmental authorities, donors, United Nations agencies, national/international institutions and non-governmental organisations; Experience supporting programme/resource management functions, including budget monitoring, tracking project progress and compliance follow-up; and, Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-governmental or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills Strong drafting, analytical and coordination skills, including the ability to synthesise needs assessment findings, data and stakeholder inputs into project development products; Knowledge of donor programming, donor reporting requirements and project revision, modification and extension processes; Knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management, risk management, due diligence and compliance documentation; Ability to support budget monitoring and track project implementation progress in coordination with programme and resource management colleagues; and, Ability to use and support corporate tools and frameworks relevant to project development and reporting, including PRIMA and the SRF.

Languages All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in project development, project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison and partnership support.
• Experience preparing concept notes, proposals, briefing materials, narrative reports and related project documentation.
• Experience coordinating with governmental authorities, donors, United Nations agencies, national/international institutions and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience supporting programme/resource management functions, including budget monitoring, tracking project progress and compliance follow-up.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-governmental or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Strong drafting, analytical and coordination skills, including the ability to synthesise needs assessment findings, data and stakeholder inputs into project development products.
• Knowledge of donor programming, donor reporting requirements and project revision, modification and extension processes.
• Knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management, risk management, due diligence and compliance documentation.
• Ability to support budget monitoring and track project implementation progress in coordination with programme and resource management colleagues.
• Ability to use and support corporate tools and frameworks relevant to project development and reporting, including PRIMA and the SRF.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable.