Strategic EU Policy & Partnerships Deputy Director

International Organization for Migration (IOM); Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration in Brussels seeks a Deputy Director, EU Policy, Partnerships and Programmes to provide executive leadership for IOM’s strategic relationship with the European Union and EU Member States, and to direct the EU Policy and Programme Support Division.

The role shapes institutional positioning with EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies, negotiates funding, guides programme design and reporting, and collaborates with Headquarters, Regional Offices and Country

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience advising senior leadership on political, policy and strategic matters.
• Proven ability to engage EU institutions, donors and Member States on policy and funding priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead IOM’s strategic relationship with the EU and EU Member States and direct the EU Policy and Programme Support Division.
• Shape institutional positioning with EU Institutions, Bodies, Agencies and donor governments; translate priorities into policy and programmes.
• Guide advocacy, programme design, negotiations, reporting and evaluations; oversee learning and risk management for the EU-funded portfolio.

Skills

EU policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Admin, Economics, Migration Studies, Intl Relations or Law

Job description

International Organization for Migration in Brussels seeks a Deputy Director, EU Policy, Partnerships and Programmes to provide executive leadership for IOM’s strategic relationship with the European Union and EU Member States, and to direct the EU Policy and Programme Support Division.

The role shapes institutional positioning with EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies, negotiates funding, guides programme design and reporting, and collaborates with Headquarters, Regional Offices and Country