Programme Officer at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the overall implementation of the ELEVATE in Somalia, including its financial, administrative and technical implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, agreed timeline and deliverables.
• In coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator (TRP), coordinate the work of all staff assigned to the CO’s programme, as well as consultants, implementing partners and service providers recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
• Maintain close collaboration and contribute to the strengthening the partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as government entities, national authorities, donors, development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society.
• Draft and produce progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the ELEVATE and assigned programmes between IOM, the programmes’ donors and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support in analyzing PVE related trends and issues in view of strategic, programmatic and programme-specific funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the identification of donors’ priorities and strategies, explore the possibility to develop follow up initiatives and/or initiate new programme development process in Somalia and draft projects proposals, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
• In coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator (TRP), Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilization) and/or the COM, facilitate adequate information
• management on CO’s activities through regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials that promote IOM’s visibility in Somalia.
• Assist in conducting contextual analysis to identify potential activities to be implemented as part of the PVE in line with IOM mandate and the priorities established by the Government and partners in Somalia.
• Contribute to the development of relevant monitoring and evaluation plans and tools to track policy mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make recommendation on suitable course corrections, and supporting further development and improvements.
• Ensure adequate information management on programme related activities including awareness raising and visibility; provide regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Public Information Department.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees and technical working groups, as well as other forums, to facilitate proper coordination and presentation of IOM activities.
• Participate in relevant UN working groups and activities to encourage the mainstreaming of migration related issues into United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
• Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, 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 in programme management, implementation and project development;
• Experience in coordination of various projects under the programme to ensure maximum outputs;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions;
• Experience in emergency settings with in-depth knowledge of IOM/UN programme/project life cycles;
• Experience with UN and international agencies, international or local NGOs preferred; and, Work experience in the Region is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of UN/IOM’s regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;
• Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA is an advantage;
• Sound writing, communication and negotiation skills; and,
• Excellent organization skills, analytical and creative thinking.