Senior Programme Officer (Counter-Trafficking in

at  International Organization for Migration

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Political or Social science, Law, International relations, or a related field

from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience and expertise in implementing varied counter trafficking programs in

complex operational environments and/or humanitarian settings;

• Specific experience working within the protection sectors, including project development and

implementation, program coordination and representation;

• Demonstrated experience in developing policies, operational guidance and tools on

counter-trafficking, such as position papers, strategies, and advocacy notes;

• Demonstrated experience in working in inter-agency and multisectoral coordination platforms

to advance strategic, thematic, or operational objectives;

• Experience in designing and training modules to various stakeholders, including thematic

experts, management, and leadership teams, on counter-trafficking and related topics;

• Experience in leading and organizing events such as consultations, roundtables, workshops,

and webinars; and,

• First-hand experience in delivering of protection and assistance to trafficked persons.

SKILLS

• Proven ability to liaise, coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders, and provide

strategic advice and guidance on counter-trafficking;

• In depth knowledge of counter-trafficking field and activities;
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural

environment, and in complex socio-political contexts;

• Excellent coordination and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational, monitoring and evaluation skills applied in counter trafficking

programming;

• Good knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian ecosystem;
• Strong strategic, analytical and creative thinking, with the ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge of donor programming and cycles, and of project development processes; and,
• Knowledge of the humanitarian, development and peace nexus.

1. Formulate and develop global counter-trafficking (CT) policies and guidance to ensure IOM’s
   compliance with international standards, incorporating principles from IOM’s protection
   framework and approach. Ensure policy coherence across diverse contexts in development and
   emergencies.
2. Provide authoritative technical advice and support on CT-related interventions across field
   missions. Offer remote and on-the-ground support to field missions to incorporate CT in
   Emergencies (CTiE) into operations, training, and best practices.
3. Prepare and review reports and publications in line with IOM’s CT objectives.
4. Develop and deliver CT training programs, update tools, and support field staff to enhance
   operational capacity. Promote the Counter-Trafficking Theory of Change 2030 across IOM
   missions, ensuring alignment with global protection strategies.
5. Proactively identify and Integrate CT into IOM’s emergency preparedness and response
   activities in coordination with HQ Departments, Department of Humanitarian Response and
   Recovery (DHRR), and Regional Offices. Track and monitor new trends in this field.
6. Represent IOM in key global forums, as well as in technical task teams and working groups.
   Enhance IOM’s participation in protection forums like the Global Protection Cluster and CPHA,
   ensuring alignment with global protection strategies
7. Collaborate with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sector partners to integrate CT
   considerations into GBV initiatives.
8. Integrate CT policies within IOM’s broader protection framework, emphasizing the intersection
   of CT and GBV. Oversee the implementation of CT-related strategies across global initiatives,
   ensuring coherence with IOM’s protection approach.
9. Build and strengthen the capacity of HQ and field staff on IOM’s CT commitments by
   promoting best practices and delivering training.
10. Promote the use of protection information management systems, analyse trends in CT, and
    support data-driven decision-making to enhance CT planning and reporting processes.
11. Proactively review CTiE components in IOM global and/or scale up response projects and
    strategies, in coordination with and/or at the request of relevant HQ units, PXD, and DHRR
    Regional Technical Specialists (RTSs) to ensure CT is integrated into global and regional
    strategies.
12. Prepare and contribute to reports, briefings, and materials on CT for internal and external
    stakeholders. Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting, aligning with IOM’s strategic goals
    and global protection commitments.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.