Senior Programme Support Associate

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 opened its first office in Türkiye in 1991 and is now one of the largest globally with over 1,600 staff across the country, a main office in Ankara, and sub-offices in Istanbul and Gaziantep. IOM Türkiye manages a portfolio of over 40 projects in the areas of migration management, emergency response, community stabilization, and resettlement. To effectively manage a large and complex programme portfolio, IOM Türkiye has established a centralized Programme Development, Strategy, and Support Unit (PDSSU) based in Ankara with additional staff in Gaziantep and Istanbul. IOM Türkiye is therefore seeking an incumbent to support programme development and support efforts, particularly in the scope of European Commision grants. This portfolio includes projects within the scope of assisted voluntary return, assistance for vulnerable migrants, integrated border management, labour migration, integration, migration health, migration, environment and climate change, counter migrant smuggling, and employability. 

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Dev&Rep), and the direct supervision of the National Programme Development Officer, the incumbent will support the  Programme Development, Strategy, and Support Unit by facilitating procedures related to partnership strategies, programme development, and donor liaison. 

• Support the organization’s project development actions by maintaining regular contact with donors and managing contractor counterparts, and by drafting, reviewing, and submitting project proposals, concept notes, appeals, as well as MoUs, Special Conditions and other types of contracts.   
• Contribute to and coordinate the timely and accurate preparation and dissemination of reports including monthly, interim, and final reports for donors based on program objectives, work plans, and timelines set by project agreements.
• Contribute to periodic and activity-specific reports from the Mission, Regional, and Headquarters, such as the IQ, Bi-monthly Mission report, etc., as may be required.
• Contribute to, and coordinate inputs into Mission strategies, programme strategies and methodologies. 
• Research, draft, and present any other documents necessary for project development, reporting, and donor liaison purposes. 
• Maintain contact with potential donors and provide support to programme coordinators and project managers in the preparation of meetings and other consultations with donors, including the preparation of notes, briefs and other materials.
• Within the scope of project development and reporting, liaise with relevant authorities, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders and coordinate with key partners, particularly the Government of Türkiye focal points, to facilitate proactive coordination, monitoring and facilitation of IOM’s programming.
• Share knowledge and promote the enhancement of organizational effectiveness through the development and use of templates, tips, mechanisms and guidelines to support resource mobilization and programme development.
• Guide and train IOM staff in project development and reporting under the rules and regulations provided in the IOM Project Handbook, as well as to adapt these trainings in Turkish language and operational context to develop capacity of local partners such as the Government of Türkiye and NGO personnel. 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of IOM Türkiye-implemented programs, projects and activities, general and specific donor requirements.
• Participate in planning organizing and coordinating the Programme Development, Strategy, and Support Unit Work Plan, including  updating project-related data in IOM’s portals and internal reporting matrices, including PRIMA.
• Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence, project development and reporting files, relevant databases and other Project Development and Reporting-related information.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Politics, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience; or 
  • High school diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience   Experience
    • Excellent command of English;
    • Proven experience in working, editing and writing documents in English;
    • Proven experience working in the field of resource mobilization or project development;
    • Experience in, technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector; 
    • Experience in design and facilitation of training/educational events; 
    • Proven strong organizational skills and practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently. Languages
      • English, Turkish Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
      • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
    • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.