Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations (P)

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Staff Closes 06 Apr 2026 4 days left

Overview

Oversees the implementation of refugee response programmes in Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office, including project development, management, and financial oversight.


Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible and accountable for project development, management and implementation of preparedness and response programmes/ projects funded by multiple donors.
  • Exercise financial oversight responsibility for projects and activities.
  • Provide strong leadership to context analysis and strategic planning efforts.
  • Assess programmatic opportunities and support project development and reporting efforts.
  • Represent IOM in high-level government coordination meetings.
  • Ensure IOM representation and participation in the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) coordination mechanisms.
  • Assist donor outreach and engagement.
  • Identify, evaluate and establish operational partnerships.
  • Undertake regular on-site monitoring and field travel to assess programme performance.
  • Design, plan and carry out programme impact evaluations.
Required Experience
  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of humanitarian/recovery affairs.
  • Knowledge on global policies and guidelines related to humanitarian/recovery affairs and humanitarian reform.
  • Experience working in implementation and delivery of humanitarian/recovery projects at the field level is a must.
  • Experience working in complex settings that requires sound judgment, and operational flexibility.
  • Previous experience in a similar capacity with humanitarian agencies, in particular the UN, preferred.
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering 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.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Languages Preferred
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage. • Bengali/Chittagonian or Rohingya language a strong advantage.
Contract Duration
Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months) Initial Contract Duration: Six months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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