Project Officer (P)

The Project Officer will coordinate and implement the Migrant Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme (MPRR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) and Community Stabilization projects in Burkina Faso. The role involves supervising project implementation, monitoring progress, liaising with partners and donors, and contributing to project development and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the project’s implementation in close coordination with the team Unit, Non-Governmental timely manner, monitoring and following up on its budget, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
• Monitor project progress specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
• Monitor compliance to project partners and the work of consultants/ implementing partners (IPs) recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
• Assist the Programme Coordinator in maintaining continuous liaison with donor, project partners, other IOM Country offices (CO) and RO to facilitate a coordinated approach to project implementation, highlight potential synergies with IOM's programmes and make recommendations on donor/partner engagement.
• Maintain close collaboration and contribute to strengthening partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities, national authorities, United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), and other local partners to facilitate the enhancement of project effectiveness.
• Facilitate adequate information management on project related activities including visibility, regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in close coordination with the donor and IOM’s Communication team.
• Review as per donor requirements and IOM policy and/or draft quality progress reports, financial reports and other reports related to project activities.
• Train, guide and supervise project support team and provide necessary support to assist them to execute activities efficiently to meet the project objectives.
• Contribute technical inputs for the drafting and development of new projects.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, 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.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in project management, implementation and project development.
• Experience with peacebuilding and community stabilization work areas.
• Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions.
• Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development.
• Writing, communication and negotiation skills preferred.
• Knowledge of project budgeting is desirable.
• Good knowledge of IOM/ UN human resources and financial policies and staff rules and regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organization skills; analytical and creative thinking.
• High level of accuracy and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft functions such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Implementation
• Project Development
• Peacebuilding Processes
• Community Stabilization
• Liaising with Authorities
• Liaising with International Organizations
• UN and International Agencies Experience
• Thematic Expertise in Project Development
• Writing Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Project Budgeting
• Knowledge of IOM Policies
• Knowledge of UN Financial Policies
• Knowledge of Staff Rules and Regulations
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Languages

English, French, Spanish