Head of Office

Join the International Organization for Migration as the Head of Office in Slovakia, overseeing programs and liaising with government entities.

• Maintain liaison with governmental authorities and diplomatic missions, UN agencies, international, regional and non-governmental organizations as well as voluntary agencies, airlines and public media.
• Promote the full range of IOM programmes and services in Slovakia and keep the Sub-Regional Office informed of relevant country-specific concerns and programmatic developments.
• Identify programmatic opportunities, and develop projects and fundraising strategies.
• Plan, organize, implement and coordinate all aspects of projects implemented in IOM Slovakia, in close coordination with the donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that proper monitoring and backstopping mechanisms are in place, including the required internal evaluations of the projects under implementation, and ensure compliance with all reporting obligations.
• Coordinate the collection, updating and storage of relevant data on project implementation. Prepare statistical analyses, narrative and progress reports, and advise the Sub-Regional Director on recommendations to present to donors and implementing partners.
• Ensure regular consultation, liaison and organization of meetings with IOM’s implementing partners in matters arising from the implementation of project activities.
• Undertake duty trips as necessary for monitoring, coordination and liaison; attend relevant meetings, conferences, etc.
• Manage personnel, budgetary and financial matters related to the projects implemented at IOM Slovakia in close coordination with SRO Brussels and other project staff in IOM Slovakia; coordinate on the oversight/management aspects of the IOM Slovakia Country Office.
• Contribute to the advancement of Sub-Regional and Regional priorities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, Law or a related field