Deputy Director, EU Policy, Partnerships and Programmes

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first
- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates
• External female candidates
• Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu S

Second Tier Candidates Include

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Global Office, the Deputy Director, EU Policy, Partnerships and Programmes provides executive leadership for IOM’s strategic relationship with the European Union and EU Member States, and directs the EU Policy and Programme Support Division (EUPPSD). The role shapes and advances IOM’s institutional positioning with EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies; Permanent Representations and relevant Member State authorities; translates organizational priorities into coherent policy, advocacy, partnership and programme strategies; and provides authoritative advice to the Director, Global Office and senior leadership on EU political, policy, programmatic and funding matters. They direct forward-looking political and stakeholder analysis and advises senior leadership on emerging policy, reputational, partnership and funding implications. The Deputy Director leads the Global Programme Support Unit and Global Thematic Units, ensures alignment with relevant organizational frameworks, policies, strategies and workplans, and directs coordinated support to Headquarters, Regional Offices and Country Offices worldwide on EU engagement and on the development, negotiation, implementation, oversight and compliance of EU-funded programmes.

The Deputy Director is accountable for the strategic direction, integration and performance of IOM’s EU policy, programme support, resource mobilization and donor‑compliance functions on thematic and programmatic issues. The incumbent sets priorities across these functions; ensures that IOM presents coherent institutional positions to EU counterparts; and directs support to Country and Regional Offices on advocacy, programme design, negotiations, implementation, narrative reporting and evaluations. The incumbent also advances strategic engagement with Team Europe, Global Gateway, international financial institutions, multilateral development banks and other financing partners, including on blended, innovative and development‑finance approaches relevant to migration and displacement. The incumbent establishes systems for organizational learning, anticipates material policy, f