Head of Sub-Office (P) at IOM

Douala, Littoral Province, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field coordination, Team supervision, Operational oversight, Migration governance, Strategic thinking, Project management, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Financial management, Procurement, Data protection, Accountability frameworks, Reintegration support, Health assessment operations

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] 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: Antigua and Barbuda, 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, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second-tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Context Irregular migration along the Central Mediterranean Route remains one of the most dangerous migration pathways globally. Migrants face heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation, and abuse along the route, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. In response, the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) jointly developed the EU IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration, implemented in 14 countries across West, Central and North Africa, including Cameroon. The Initiative aims to protect the dignity and rights of migrants, strengthen national migration governance frameworks, and support sustainable reintegration in communities of origin. In Cameroon, the programme is implemented in close coordination with government institutions, local authorities, civil society, and international partners. Activities include protection assistance, voluntary return support, community-based reintegration, Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) health operations, capacity building, and data collection on migration trends. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the Head of Sub-Office will manage the operational, administrative, and programmatic functions of the Sub Office in Douala. They will ensure effective coordination of field activities, high quality implementation of reintegration and community initiatives, and sound management of MHAC health assessment operations.

Responsibilities

The Head of Sub-Office will manage the operational, administrative, and programmatic functions of the IOM Sub-Office in Douala. They are responsible for coordinating field activities, implementing reintegration initiatives, and overseeing health assessment operations.