The National Programme Support Officer will assist in the planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting of projects and programmes under the supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator. This role involves coordinating operational, administrative, and financial aspects of programme support, as well as liaising with donors, partners, and stakeholders. The officer will also contribute to capacity building activities and prepare project proposals and communication products. Additionally, the position requires monitoring project implementation and providing training to project staff.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or Master’s degree
Two years of relevant professional experience
Experience liaising with governmental authorities and UN agencies
Experience working with vulnerable groups
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations
Job Description
Under the general supervision of Senior Programme Support Coordinator, direct supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator, and in close cooperation with all programme units, the National Programme Support Officer is supporting the planning, budgeting, implementation, liaison, communications, and reporting for relevant projects and programmes.
Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of programme support 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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 two years of relevant professional experience; or,
Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
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.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months) Initial Contract Duration: 6 months Org Type: Country Office Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice Recruiting Type: National Officer Grade: NO-A Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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Summary by Impactpool
The National Programme Support Officer will assist in the planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting of projects and programmes under the supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator. This role involves coordinating operational, administrative, and financial aspects of programme support, as well as liaising with donors, partners, and stakeholders. The officer will also contribute to capacity building activities and prepare project proposals and communication products. Additionally, the position requires monitoring project implementation and providing training to project staff.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or Master’s degree
Two years of relevant professional experience
Experience liaising with governmental authorities and UN agencies
Experience working with vulnerable groups
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations
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