Head of Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU) (P)

The Head of Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU) in Baghdad is responsible for technical and managerial authority over the PPSU, directing policy analysis, programme support and development, donor reporting, project cycle assurance, partnership support, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning functions. The role involves strategic leadership to ensure evidence-based programme design, effective implementation, results-based management, donor accountability, institutional learning and continuous improvement within the assigned portfolio. Responsibilities Direct and integrate the operations of the Partnership and Programme Support Unit (PPSU), establishing a unified system of programme development, partnerships, policy analysis, donor reporting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning services to strengthen portfolio performance across assigned programme units. Provide the DCoM with analysis and technical advice on programme quality, portfolio performance, funding opportunities, donor requirements, government-led priorities and implementation risks to shape the strategic priorities and decisions affecting the CO's programme direction. Roll out, apply and quality-assure agreed project-cycle and programme-quality tools and procedures within assigned programme units, securing full compliance with IOM policies, donor requirements and results-based management principles. Drive coherence, synergies and integrated programming across programme units by embedding cross-cutting priorities – protection, accountability, gender equality, disability inclusion, localization and environmental sustainability – into integrated programme design. Lead programme-development efforts, identifying funding opportunities and directing the preparation of and review of concept notes, project proposals, and results frameworks to expand the CO’s funded portfolio. Design and drive resource mobilization efforts in close collaboration with senior management, programme units and relevant stakeholders, positioning the CO competitively with donors in line with strategic priorities. Represent CO in operational-level liaison and negotiation with donors, government counterparts, UN agencies, IPs and other stakeholders to build and sustain partnerships that secure resources and enable programme delivery. Coordinate the operational preparation of donor visits, programme briefings and external presentations, ensuring accurate and compelling representation of CO’s programme achievements, challenges and priorities. Analyze relevant government policy developments and provide inputs to the DCoM on their operational implications and possible linkages with the assigned programme portfolio. Identify and pursue opportunities for joint programming or fundraising with other UN agencies in Iraq to expand the CO’s collaborative funding base. Coordinate the application of established project-cycle management, donor reporting, grants management and documentation standard