Senior Programme Associate at IOM

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Liaising, Livelihoods Development, Private Sector Engagement, Reintegration, Financial Literacy Programmes, Advocacy, Migration, Climate Change, Disaster Programming, Project Implementation, Organizational Rules, Participatory Learning, Problem-Solving, Networking

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 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 Bangladesh country office, established in 1998, has worked closely with government entities at the national and sub-national levels, civil society organizations, local communities, and development partners to respond to evolving development and humanitarian needs. Its work covers migration governance, humanitarian response, climate action, disaster risk reduction, and development. IOM prioritizes protection, inclusive service delivery, and resilience-building for displaced populations, including Rohingya refugees. The Mission also provides strategic support to the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening migration 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. Bangladesh country office, established in 1998, has worked closely with government entities at the national and sub-national levels, civil society organizations, local communities, and development partners to respond to evolving development and humanitarian needs. Its work covers migration governance, humanitarian response, climate action, disaster risk reduction, and development. IOM prioritizes protection, inclusive service delivery, and resilience-building for displaced populations, including Rohingya refugees. The Mission also provides strategic support to the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening migration governance and strengthening systems, advancing safe and regular migration pathways and upholding regional and global migration commitments. The Migration Policy and Sustainable Unit in the CO aims to strengthen migration governance in Bangladesh by promoting safe, regular, orderly, and humane migration while advancing the socio-economic well-being of migrants, their families, and communities. It supports the Government of Bangladesh and key stakeholders through strengthen ing governance including capacity development, ethical recruitment, evidence-based policy development, and direct assistance to migrants and returnees. The programme also advances research, knowledge management, and regional and global policy dialogue to integrate migration into national development priorities with a strong human-rights focus. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of Head of the Migration Policy and Sustainable Development (MPSD) Unit of IOM Bangladesh, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the management and implementation of the different programmes/projects of the unit.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the management and implementation of the different programmes and projects within the Migration Policy and Sustainable Development Unit in IOM Bangladesh. This role operates under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the Head of the MPSD Unit.