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:

1. Internal candidates
2. 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, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
    

Second tier candidates include:

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

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM Venezuela operates in a complex humanitarian and mobility context marked by evolving migration dynamics, internal mobility, gaps in access to basic services, and recurrent shocks affecting vulnerable populations. With a longstanding country presence and decentralized field capacity, IOM supports government counterparts, communities, and partners through integrated programming across protection, health and MHPSS, shelter and CCCM, WASH, data and analysis, return assistance, early recovery, and resilience-building. The position will provide strategic leadership and coordination to ensure coherent, accountable, and needs-based programme delivery across the Country Office portfolio.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in cooperation with relevant departments at Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office (RO), the Head of Programmes will be responsible and accountable for the overall coordination and management of the Programme and will oversee all aspects of the Programme development and implementation, including but not limited to monitoring, reporting, extensive high-level stakeholder liaison, staff supervision and advancement of new initiatives within the Programme and in global context. In addition, the Head of Programmes will actively contribute to IOM’s global programming for the design, implementation, oversight and coordination of with other active programmes of the Country Office (CO). The Head of Programmes will oversee the programme support functions and will provide expert support and advice for the development of strategic plans of the Country Office (CO).