Senior Project Associate (DDRR) (National Position)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in N’Djamena and direct supervision of the DDRR Programme Manager and in close coordination with all the DDR/PVE Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the launching, implementation, reporting and monitoring of IOM activities for its DDRR Programme in Lac Province. 

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the DDRR Programme and its portfolio of projects and activities. 

2. Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific DDRR-related topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

3. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

5. Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 

6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

7. Organize DDRR-related meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.

8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records and contribute to knowledge management.

9. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 

10. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.

11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.

12. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 

13. Extensive travel to the field for monitoring as required to cover operations in Lac Province  and other areas as required such as Borkou Province.

14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

     

Qualifications

Education 

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 

• 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

• In depth knowledge on DDRR and DDRR-related programming in support of national and provincial level Government counterparts.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Prior experience in reporting, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Knowledge of excel and other data analysis tools. 

Required Skills

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