Head of Programmes and Operations

5 days ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan IOM Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17376
Position Title: Head of Programmes and Operations (P)
Duty Station City: Kabul
Duty Station Country: Afghanistan
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to six months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Six months with possibility of extension
Closing date: 20 November 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read 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. External female candidates
  3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
    Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission for Operations (DCoM-OPS), in coordination with the Programme Support Unit and the Resource Management Unit, the Head of Programmes and Operations will be responsible for the management and effective implementation of IOM Afghanistan's programme portfolio, operational response and facilitating the development of country strategic plans.

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