Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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 works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement. IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development Facilitating migration Regulating migration Forced migration. IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. IOM Nigeria commenced activities in 2001 and focused its interventions on counter trafficking activities, migration issues, return and reintegration of stranded migrants especially to Liberia, and Voluntary Returns from abroad.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 2 – 4 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and direct supervision of the Programme Support Officer (PGLS), and in close collaboration with the relevant units at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Project Development and Reporting Officer will be responsible and accountable for supporting the coordination and facilitation of project development, donor and institutional reporting in the fields of migration management, emergency response, as well as assisting with liaison activities with counterparts in the government, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM’s regional and country strategies
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of results-based programmes and projects, concept notes and project proposals, in close coordination with the CoM, Project Managers, UNCT, relevant donors, government counterparts and project partners, by providing technical inputs and support that responds to emerging trends and priorities and that are in compliance with IOM and donor interests and requirements.
- Review resource requirements, document programmatic needs, gaps and opportunities.
- Contribute to the alignment to IOM global, regional and country strategies during project development and donor reporting, including supporting and promoting use of Strategic Results Framework (SRF) global results and indicators.
- Support the endorsement process for concept notes and project proposals.
- Support the Project Managers in drafting donor reports in close coordination with relevant units in the CO and RO in line with IOM policies, standards and internal procedures.
- Research potential and realistic funding opportunities among government and non-government donors, review calls for proposals and collect donor information. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities, and assist with developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base.
- Support effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project/programme partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies and working groups.
- In coordination with relevant Units in the CO, draft visibility and other resource mobilization materials and organize donor briefings and visits.
- Support capacity building and training activities in the field of programme development, donor and institutional reporting and the roll-out of the SRF for CO’s staff through workshops and seminars.
- In support of knowledge management, maintain accurate, updated and pertinent records of all correspondences, project development and donor and institutional reporting files, and related information in IOM’s relevant software application.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in supporting results-based project development and reporting, technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector;
- Work experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOM’s interest;
- Experience with Results Based Management approach and other strategic planning approaches; and,
- Proven experience in donor report writing in humanitarian and/or development settings.
Skills
- Good communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
- Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;
- Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;
- Capacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
- Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
- Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,
- Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.
Languages
- IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
- For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage.
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
