The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the project Cameroon Migration Governance Enhancement: Comprehensive Support to National Policy Development and Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR), funded by the European Union (EU). This project aims to enhance migration management in Cameroon by supporting the development of a national migration policy, strengthening institutional capacities, and ensuring the sustainable reintegration of migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, the National Project Officer will support programme management and key policy-related initiatives.
Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums
Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents
Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
Perform other related duties as required
EDUCATION
University’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with six years of relevant professional experience; or,
Master’s degree in the above-mentioned field.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
Demonstrated supervisory experience and skills is mandatory;
Experience at project management at managerial and technical level in emergency, post disaster and conflict contexts;
Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
SKILLS
Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
Excellent organization skills; analytical and creative thinking;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent team management and coordination competency.
Proven ability to work with limited supervision.
Proficiency in computer skills: Word, Excel and databases
Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Spanish.
[1] As per IN/233, staff members in a position in the Professional and GS categories are expected to be fluent in one of the Organization’s official languages, which are English, French and Spanish. At least a working knowledge of another official language is highly desirable and may be specified as mandatory in some cases. For positions in the GS category, proficiency in one of the local language(s) may also be required, as specified in the VN/SVN.
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants.
More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
