23395 Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) (P)

SOKIFY JOB LISTING Position: Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance) Organization: International Organization for Migration About the Role Sokify is advertising an exciting leadership opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager specializing in Immigration and Border Governance. Working under the direct guidance of the Deputy Regional Director Operations with technical support from the Senior Regional Thematic Specialist in this field, you will drive the strategic coordination and management of the Regional Counter Migrant Smuggling Programme. Your core mandate centers on strengthening the operational capacity of border management agencies and IOM Country Offices across the region, enabling them to tackle emerging counter-smuggling challenges effectively. Through your leadership, you will contribute meaningfully to advancing migration governance frameworks and enhancing border security standards throughout the operational area. Key Responsibilities You will assume full accountability for programme development and implementation across multiple dimensions. Your day-to-day focus will encompass programme monitoring and performance reporting, designing and delivering targeted capacity-building initiatives, and fostering strategic relationships with high-level stakeholders. You will provide direct supervision to programme staff, champion the development of innovative initiatives within the programme scope, and ensure alignment with broader organizational priorities. Your collaborative efforts will extend across relevant departments at Headquarters, ensuring seamless integration of global best practices and standards into regional operations. This is a role requiring strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to drive tangible results in complex governance environments. Required Qualifications and Experience Candidates should possess extensive experience in programme management, with demonstrated expertise in immigration policy, border governance, or related areas. A background in capacity building and stakeholder management is essential. Strong leadership capabilities and proven experience coordinating across multiple organizational levels are required. Apply now through Sokify to join this mission-critical position.