Programme Manager (Shelter/Non-Food Item (NFI))

The Programme Manager is responsible for the operational and budgetary management and technical supervision of the Shelter/Non-Food Item (NFI) programme of IOM in Bangladesh. The role includes planning, implementation, coordination, reporting, and monitoring of Shelter/NFI activities in Cox's Bazar, ensuring alignment with sector policies and donor commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and monitor the effective implementation of IOM Bangladesh’s Shelter/NFI operations ensuring alignment with sector policies and strategic objectives.
• Manage all Shelter/NFI project spending and ensure activities comply with donor commitments and IOM financial regulations.
• Stay updated with policies and strategies related to Shelter/NFI programming in humanitarian contexts and ensure integrated programming.
• Develop new projects and engage with affected communities, local government and humanitarian actors to pilot alternative solutions for displaced populations.
• Represent IOM in Shelter/NFI/SMSD Sector forums including coordination meetings and technical groups.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate implementation of all Shelter/NFI activities including Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Cox’s Bazar in collaboration with relevant units and field staff.
• Coordinate overall delivery of works, manage resources and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and services in compliance with minimum standards.
• Integrate crosscutting issues such as gender, accountability to affected people, environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into programmes.
• Manage all Shelter/NFI programme/project reporting and provide inputs for donor updates and reports.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on recruitment and training; supervise programme staff throughout programme cycle.
• Coach, support and oversee performance of field staff assigned to Shelter/NFI programmes.
• Ensure coordination with humanitarian partners and local authorities in Cox’s Bazar.
• Undertake duty travel for project site reviews and other duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with the United Nations (UN) or International organization or Non-Government Organization (NGO).
• Experience in international humanitarian responses, specifically field experience in Shelter/NFI programme management is required.
• Emergency experience and previous project implementation and solid and effective management experience including project monitoring and reporting in IOM are an advantage.
• Knowledge in IOM Shelter and NFI portfolio, technical guidelines, minimum standards, policies and coordination architecture.
• Knowledge of UN system and donor programming environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with stakeholders including government partners and colleagues from other agencies and sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage large number of staff.
• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle will be treated as advantage.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic analysis capacity, writing skills, organizational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the region and country is desirable.
• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office package (office, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and other commonly used software.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) and/or Bengali is an advantage.

Skills

• Shelter Programme Implementation
• Non-Food Item Programme Management
• Humanitarian Response
• Project Implementation
• Project Monitoring
• Project Reporting
• IOM Project Management
• IOM Shelter and NFI Guidelines
• Technical Supervision
• Emergency Response
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Staff Supervision
• Budget Management
• Strategic Analysis
• Negotiation Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Donor Programming
• UN System Knowledge

Languages

English