National Border Governance Officer

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Staff Closes 14 Jul 2026 6 days left

Overview

Support the coordination and monitoring of the IBG Programme portfolio and liaise with relevant ministries and national counterparts to facilitate border governance activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior IBG Programme Coordinator in planning, coordination and monitoring of the IBG Programme portfolio.
  • Liaise with relevant line ministries and national counterparts to support coordination and facilitate border governance activities.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to national IBG staff on implementation of assistance and monitor delivery of planned activities.
  • Conduct and report on regular field visits and provide recommendations.
  • Liaise with government officials to support collaboration and facilitate programme activities.
  • Support the implementation of IOM activities related to Migration Management, particularly regarding government coordination at the strategic level.
  • Analyse and regularly brief the Chief of Mission regarding government approaches and socio-political trends.
  • Identify risk factors and challenges and provide recommendations.
  • Contribute inputs and recommendations for programming development, adjustments and improved synergies.
  • Contribute to the identification of areas where collaboration could be strengthened.
  • Participate and report on relevant conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings.
  • Prepare minutes of meetings with partners and stakeholders, keep record and update progress on decisions.
  • Draft analytical reports and deliver presentations.
  • Provide informal translation when necessary.
  • Perform other such duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant professional experience; or Master’s degree with two years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience supervising staff and coordinating programme activities.
  • Experience in programme implementation, coordination and monitoring, preferably in migration management, border governance, humanitarian or development programmes.
  • Experience working with government counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders.
  • Experience in an international, humanitarian/development organization an advantage.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, International Relations, Political Science from an accredited academic institution; or Master’s degree in above fields.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage
Contract Duration
1 year with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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