Strategic Migration Programs Lead – Settlement & 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

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.