National Programme Officer (Migrant Settlement and Strategic Reporting)

UN Atlas; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Australia COPA seeks a National Programme Officer to lead AUSCO and CSP programs in Canberra. The role focuses on program governance, donor and stakeholder engagement, and compliance with donor agreements and IOM standards.

You will supervise staff, drive performance, support resource mobilization, and develop partnerships to advance settlement and orientation outcomes for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with two years of professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree with four years' professional experience.
• Experience in managing migration, settlement, humanitarian, or orientation programs.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating multicultural teams, with donor reporting, budgets, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive implementation of projects, managing financial, logistical, administrative, and technical aspects in line with IOM policies and donor agreements.
• Monitor project progress against work plans, document results, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and protection into program activities.
• Develop and utilize monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools, contributing to information management and visibility efforts.
• Identify opportunities for project development and contribute to proposal writing.
• Develop and adjust methodologies and operational procedures in consultation with stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of reports for donors and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies, civil society, and donors.
• Plan and deliver capacity-building activities for staff and partners.
• Supervise, train, and guide project staff.
• Undertake necessary duty travel for project monitoring and implementation.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

People management

Policy analysis

Microsoft 365

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience

Tools

MS Office

Monitoring & evaluation systems

Job description

Organizational context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country Office for Australia and Coordination Office for the Pacific (COPA) manages programs like the Australian Cultural Orientation Program (AUSCO) and the Community Support Program (CSP). This role, under the Chief of Mission, connects program delivery with institutional partnerships, resource mobilization, and engagement across various IOM offices, ensuring program compliance and supporting strategic priorities.

Job purpose: The National Programme Officer (Migrant Settlement and Strategic Reporting) is responsible for managing and supervising personnel for the AUSCO and CSP programs. This role provides leadership in program governance, donor and stakeholder engagement, contractual compliance, quality assurance, strategic partnerships, and program development. The incumbent ensures that programs are delivered according to agreements, IOM standards, work plans, and budgets, while also supporting COPA's objectives through pipeline development, institutional reporting, and identifying new funding opportunities. The role is crucial for the effective and compliant execution of IOM's settlement and orientation programs in Australia.

Responsibilities: Oversee the comprehensive implementation of projects, managing financial, logistical, administrative, and technical aspects in line with IOM policies and donor agreements. Monitor project progress against work plans, document results, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions. Promote the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and protection into program activities. Develop and utilize monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools, contributing to information management and visibility efforts. Identify opportunities for project development and contribute to proposal writing. Develop and adjust methodologies and operational procedures in consultation with stakeholders. Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of reports for donors and other stakeholders. Liaise with government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies, civil society, and donors. Plan and deliver capacity-building activities for staff and partners. Supervise, train, and guide project staff. Undertake necessary duty travel for project monitoring and implementation.

Education: A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Migration Studies, Law, Public Policy) with two years of professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with four years of professional experience.

Work experience: Experience in managing migration, settlement, humanitarian, or orientation programs. Proven experience in supervising staff, coordinating multicultural teams, and managing government-funded programs, including contractual deliverables, donor reporting, budgets, and compliance. Experience in project development, resource mobilization, and proposal preparation is advantageous, as is experience with Australian migration policy and IOM systems.

Skills: Strong program and people management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate. Demonstrated ability to interpret agreements and translate them into operational controls. Excellent analytical, drafting, and briefing skills for complex issues. Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship management abilities in multicultural environments. Sound financial, risk, and performance management capabilities. Ability to exercise judgment and manage sensitive issues discreetly. Advanced planning, organization, and knowledge management skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: