Regional Coordination Officer – MENA Region

About the role

The Regional Coordination Officer will support the Regional Director of IOM’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Office in Cairo. The role involves coordinating the Director’s agenda, assisting with policy and strategy development, and ensuring smooth implementation of decisions across the regional office and its country offices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the Regional Director, including preparation of reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Assist in the development and finalisation of regional strategic reports in collaboration with thematic specialists and senior resource management officers.
• Coordinate the Internal Government Framework (IGF) workstream, tracking milestones and liaising with headquarters units.
• Monitor and report on assigned topics, ensuring timely updates for senior management.
• Support the Executive Senior Management Team (ESMT) and Senior Management Team (SMT) on designated projects.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in coordination, administration or policy support within an international or multilateral organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and multi‑disciplinary teams.

Required skills