Deadline: 13 April, 2023
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Programme Support Officer.
Established in 1951, IOM is a related organisation of the United Nations that works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in analysing and compiling migration-related trends and issues in view of identifying strategic, programmatic and programme-specific funding opportunities
- Contribute to the development of and consolidate analytical, strategic and thematic reports and documents on migration governance approaches and priorities for internal use and external distribution to donors, government, partners and other counterparts
- Contribute to the development of and consolidate concept notes and project proposals in line with the country office’s strategic and operational priorities and needs, and in line with donors’ interests and requirements
- Provide recommendations for technical capacity-building support and guidance to implementing partners and government counterparts, especially in the fields of monitoring and evaluation and information management
- In coordination with relevant colleagues, programme manager and/or the COM, facilitate adequate information management on country office activities through regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials that promote IOM’s visibility
- Cooperate and coordinate with monitoring and evaluation and information management staff
- Liaise with other units and sub-offices to provide recommendations on possible synergies across substantial and geographical programmes that would expand and accelerate the impact of migration management actions by IOM Nigeria
- Contribute to a continuous liaison with the donor institutions and organisations, other IOM missions, regional office and headquarters through the exchange of information on coordinated project development, implementation, and reporting
- Support liaison efforts with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors for the successful development, implementation and reporting of project activities
- Support the development and update of donor profiles and priorities related to migration management, identify and recommend funding opportunities to support the development, enhancement and implementation of national policy documents in the field of migration management
- Consolidate and analyse data on programmes, projects and activities, for the timely preparation, review, and submission of all project reports to donors in line with specific IOM and donor requirements
- Contribute to the development of periodic updates, programme summaries, data dashboards, compilations of lessons learnt and good practices, and other relevant information materials and statistics according to specific project needs
- Provide support for donor visits in coordination with relevant units within IOM Nigeria
- Provide support and recommendations for data management in accordance with IOM data protection principles and contribute to making project and report writing evidence-based
- Support the use of resources in accordance with IOM internal rules and regulations
- Coordinate the development of project concepts/proposals, and resource mobilisation initiatives related to or complementing the programme activities, as appropriate
- Undertake duty travel, as requested
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Management, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, International Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience
- University degree in any of the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience
- Strong, proven record of English writing, especially of project documents and reports, preferably in the migration management field
- Experience in writing substantive documents, preferably in the field of migration management
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and information management
- Experience working with specialised international agencies (UN agencies, international organisations, and international NGOs)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic, critical, and creative thinking
- Experience in supporting activities aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, preferably in the field of migration governance
- Knowledge and experience in migration management will be a strong asset
- Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
- Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters
To apply and for more information, click here.
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