Migration Health Program Coordinator

Job Identification (Reference Number): 16824
Position Title: Migration Health Program Coordinator (P)
Duty Station City: Cotabato City
Duty Station Country: Philippines
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: One year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 14 October 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. 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, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

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

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision Chief of Mission, direct supervision of Chief Migration Health Officer, administrative supervision of Head of Cotabato Sub-Office, in coordination with Head of Programmes,  and MHD Regional Thematic Specialist in ROAP for technical guidance, the Migration Health Program Officer (BRIGHT-BARMM) will be accountable and responsible for managing, coordinating, supporting and ensuring timely and quality implementation of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded five-year migration health project "Building Resilience through Inclusive Governance and Healthcare Transformation in BARMM (BRIGHT-BARMM)". 

The BRIGHT-BARMM project, pursuant to the objectives of achieving Universal Health Care, aims to improve the health outcomes of the most vulnerable and mobile populations especially in the communities of Geographically Isolated Disadvantaged Conflict-Affected Areas with high displacement and irregular migration. IOM is working with the BARMM government, particularly with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its local constituents, local governments, and other health actors, and in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH), to establish a strong and resilient health system needed for provision of reliable, inclusive health services and information. Key thematic areas of IOM's health programme in BARMM include Health System Strengthening (HSS) particularly health information and data, health financing, and health governance and leadership. It also aims to improve local Safe Motherhood and Adolescent Reproductive Health (SM/ARH), and Global Health Security (GHS) initiatives.  Through targeted initiatives on capacity building and technical assistance, infrastructure upgrades, equipment support, and community engagement aligned with national and global standards, the project will bolster local health systems, improve services delivery, and increase access to care for SM/ARH, and support GHS.     

The successful candidate will ensure that project activities uphold relevant global standards on implementation of health activities, follows IOM and donor policies, standards, and requirements, and promotes evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, and inclusive approaches. The successful candidate will provide technical support and guidance to the project activities, manage project resources and oversee the multi-disciplinary team's performances to deliver on the project's commitments.