Regional Programme Coordinator – Route-Based Approach

About the role

The Regional Programme Coordinator (Route-Based Approach) will lead the technical operationalisation of IOM’s Route-Based Approach across the region, ensuring alignment with global strategies and coordinating multi‑country, multi‑partner initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for regional implementation of the Route‑Based Approach, developing and overseeing multi‑country operational plans.
• Manage the Flexible Funding Mechanism allocation and monitor project delivery against results frameworks, budgets and donor requirements.
• Serve as the regional focal point for the global RteBA Task Force, ensuring regional priorities are reflected in global instruments.
• Lead government engagement to embed route‑based actions in national priorities and support regional consultative processes.
• Coordinate partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, civil society, academia and the private sector to advance RteBA objectives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, Development Studies, Law or related field with at least seven years of relevant experience (or equivalent university degree with nine years).
• Proven experience coordinating migration policy and programmes across multiple countries, preferably within IOM or the UN system.
• Experience managing multi‑stakeholder processes without line authority, including governments, UN agencies and civil society.
• Demonstrated ability in donor engagement, resource mobilisation and results‑based project management.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of IOM’s Route‑Based Approach and related strategic planning instruments.
• Understanding of migration governance frameworks such as the Migration Governance Indicators and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
• Strong analytical, drafting and facilitation abilities to synthesize multi‑country inputs into coherent products.
• Capacity to work across reporting lines and reconcile regional and headquarters priorities.