National Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance) at IOM

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government Liaison, Border Governance, Capacity Development, Project Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation, Budget Planning, Stakeholder Management, Migration Management, Humanitarian Border Management, Identity Management, Reporting, Proposal Writing, Staff Supervision, English Fluency, Arabic Fluency

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 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 [https://www.iom.int/resources/iom-candidate-tier-systems] as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope IOM supports the Government of Lebanon in ensuring safe, orderly, and regular migration by developing its capacity to effectively manage cross-border movements. In line with national and regional priorities, IOM’s Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme implements projects to improve border governance capacities in Lebanon, through infrastructure, equipment, capacity building and policy support to Lebanese authorities. This includes activities related to migrant regularization, identity management, border infrastructure and information systems, airport safety and humanitarian border management, among others. Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Programmes and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (IBG), the National Programme Officer (IBG) will support the effective implementation of immigration and border governance programmes in Lebanon, with a focus on government liaison, coordination, and capacity development activities for Lebanese authorities

Responsibilities

The officer supports the implementation of immigration and border governance projects in Lebanon, focusing on government liaison and capacity development. Key duties include coordinating operational delivery, managing budgets, and overseeing activities like migrant regularization and airport safety.