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Job Identification (Reference Number):ย EXPEDITED VN-US97-2025-037
Position Title:ย National Program Support Officer (Global AVR)
Duty Station City:ย Washington D.C.ย
Duty Station Country:ย United States of Americaย
Grade & Salary:ย NO-Cย (USD 12,038.42 Monthly)
Contract Type:ย One Year Fixed Term
Vacancy Type:ย Vacancy Noticeย
Initial duration:ย 12 monthsย
โโโAssisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) is one of the core areas of IOM expertise, and a field in which the organization has over 40 years of experience. IOM USA works with the US Department of State to provide eligible beneficiaries, both in the United States and in third countries, with their access to assisted voluntary return to their countries of origin or of legal status in a safe and dignified manner. In addition to travel arrangements, IOMโs assistance may include counselling of voluntary returnees, acquisition of travel documents, provision of medical or other escorts, departure, transit and arrival assistance.ย
โUnder the overall supervision of theย โโGlobal Office Director and the Senior Program Advisor,ย โโand direct supervision of theย โโโReturn and Reintegration Coordinatorโโโ, the successful candidate will be based inย โWashington DC, USAโ and will have the following duties and responsibilities:โโย
โโProvide strategic guidance and technical support for the U.S. Global AVR Program, promoting a strong, and coherent programmatic approach.ย ย โSupport the Senior Program Advisor and the Return and Reintegration Coordinator in establishing strategic priorities and plans for program implementation.ย โMonitor and analyze program implementation and expenditures, ensuring adherence to PRM and IOM standards and requirements. Contribute to identifying and creatively addressing implementation challenges, from the programmatic and budgetary perspectives, in coordination with field colleagues, Regional Offices, IOM Headquarters, and the donor.ย โย Monitor and analyze PRM donor priorities and preferences and U.S. political developments that could impact programming and prepare briefings materials for IOM leadership and field colleagues to contribute to strategic decision-making.ย โย Coordinate the preparation of briefing materials for meetings between IOM and PRM on program implementation, ensuring IOM policy positions are accurately reflected in the materials.ย ย โย Support engagement with key PRM counterparts through regular liaison and information-sharing. Participate in external meetings with government stakeholders under the guidance of senior management.ย โCoordinate the development of project proposals and concept notes for the Global AVR Program, in alignment with donor priorities and strategies, government needs, and the Organizationโs mandate and global and regional strategies.ย โย Coordinate the development, compilation and timely submission of donor reports and strategic external documents highlighting programming trends and achievements. Check accuracy and compliance with donor and organizational requirements and provide recommendations accordingly.ย โAssess and provide recommendations to the Return and Reintegration Coordinator and the Senior Program Advisor regarding best practices/lessons learned in effective program implementation to inform future program design and delivery and enhance the effectiveness and results-based management of the program.ย โSupport the development and implementation of project related information and knowledge management processes for the office by providing technical guidance and support for data collection, consolidation, analysis, creation of dashboards and production of other Information Management products. ย โLiaise and ensure adequate coordination and information sharing with IOM HQ, Regional, and Country Offices on program implementation and project development.ย โDesign and implement monitoring programs with field colleagues for visiting PRM counterparts.ย โProvide support towards the recruitment of the U.S. Global AVR Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Officer, and ensure coherent approach to M&E approaches in line with donor and organizational requirements. Provide recommendations for the implementation and contextualization of the Organizationโs Strategic Results Framework (SRF) at mission-level; assist in checking project M&E compliance to the global and regional-level SRF.ย โEnsure that projects are accurately reflected in PRIMA at all stages of the project cycle and provide an overview of PRIMA dashboards on the state of relevant projects in the mission, when requested.ย โPerform such other duties as may be assigned.โย
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EDUCATIONย
โโโMasterโs degree in Social Sciences, International Relations/Affairs, Research, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; orโ,ย ย โBachelorโs degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.โย
EXPERIENCEย
โโโExperience in project conceptualization, development, and reporting.ย โExperience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOMโs interest (USG);ย โExperience in supporting the creation of and using knowledge and information management tools and systems.ย โExperience researching and drafting a wide range of documents and reports.ย ย โExperience organizing meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars.ย โExperience with assisted voluntary return and reintegration programs is preferred.ย โโย
SKILLSย
โโStrong reporting, writing, editing and research skills.ย โExcellent computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software, statistical analysis packages.ย โKnowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements.ย โAbility to gather, consolidate, and attribute information from multiple sources.ย โHigh degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.ย ย โStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills.ย โStrong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national/international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;ย โCapacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;ย โAbility to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgmentย
