Programme Coordinator (Labour Migration) (P)

The Programme Coordinator (Labour Migration) will coordinate labour migration programming within the Malaysia Country Office, supporting programmatic coherence, technical quality and synergies across related projects and initiatives. The role includes coordinating the implementation of the Migration, Business and Human Rights in Asia programme in Malaysia and providing technical support in a defined thematic area related to labour migration and migrant worker protection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the Migration, Business and Human Rights (MBHR-Asia) programme in Malaysia in line with the Theory of Change, programme framework, annual workplans and budgets, and in close coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and coordination support for the operational, budgetary and programmatic aspects of labour mobility and social inclusion projects within the Malaysia Country Office, including the supervision of designated staff.
• Identify potential funding opportunities among government and non-government donors, including private sector companies, in line with IOM’s country strategy and the MBHR-Asia approach to private sector engagement.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy strategies on migration to support government understanding and implementation of approaches that maximize the benefits of migration while protecting the human rights of migrants.
• Implement IOM Malaysia’s private sector engagement strategy by building partnerships, delivering tailored technical outreach and training, and promoting responsible business practices related to labour migration, ethical recruitment, and the protection of migrant workers.
• Participate in national and regional forums on ethical recruitment and related topics, and strengthen networks with government, private sector, civil society and other relevant partners.
• Coordinate the technical implementation of labour mobility and social inclusion projects in Malaysia, ensuring workplans and timelines are established and met, implementation challenges are addressed proactively, reporting is coherent, and project staff receive timely technical guidance and support.
• Provide technical support as a resource person and focal point for the Country Office and MBHR-Asia by providing technical advice, identifying priorities for stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the design and development of new programmes and projects.
• Liaise with the Resources Management Officers and other thematic Programme Managers to ensure that IOM financial standards and requirements are observed in project development, implementation and reporting.
• Coordinate the preparation of donor reports and support the development of visibility and communication materials in line with programme requirements and IOM standards.
• Coordinate project visibility activities and participate in conferences, workshops, steering committees and other meetings relevant to the programme portfolio.
• Conduct regular duty travel, as required, to monitor programme implementation, provide technical support and ensure effective coordination with partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of activities by reviewing workplans, tracking results and identifying challenges and corrective actions to support timely and effective delivery.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, Bachelor's degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in the international development field.
• Experience managing, developing and implementing programmes related to labour migration, migrant worker protection, private sector engagement and partnership-building; and experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, and donors.
• Demonstrated experience in labour migration, social inclusion, sustainable development, migrant protection and human rights; experience engaging with the private sector or working on business and human rights issues is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in programme and project management including budget planning and monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience working with the private sector, including on forced labour or business and human rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a wide range of stakeholders, providing presentations and participating in meetings.
• Proven diplomatic skills and expertise in implementing complex, highly participatory projects with ability to work effectively with counterparts, government institutions, personnel, and donors.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) and/or Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.

Skills

• Labour Migration Programme Management
• Migrant Protection
• Private Sector Engagement
• Partnership Building
• Government Liaison
• International Development
• Social Inclusion
• Sustainable Development
• Human Rights
• Business and Human Rights Engagement
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Budget Monitoring
• Stakeholder Communication
• Diplomacy Skills
• Intercultural Collaboration
• Presentation Skills
• Programme Coordination

Languages

English