International Organization for Migration Jobs in Ethiopia

International Organization for Migration Project Development Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Position Title : Project Development Officer
Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 February 2018

Responsibilities:

Monitor project development and reporting staff and deliverables within the IOM Ethiopia Mission ensuring quality control of project proposals, reports and external material.

Consolidate and analyze development assistance policies, trends, priorities and assist in identifying relevant project opportunities based on needs in Ethiopia and donor priorities.

Draft, coordinate, and ensure the submission of funding proposals taking into account national and donor priorities, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), and IOM’s country, regional and global strategic priorities and objectives.

Facilitate the timely and quality submission of project reports and new proposals in accordance with IOM and donor formats.

Organize and participate in regular training sessions and on the job training to staff in the field in order to build capacities on project development and reporting.

Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as national and local government counterparts, civil society

groups, diplomatic missions, UN agencies and others national and international organizations and existing business networks on IOM work in Ethiopia.

Support the monitoring of progress against strategic objectives, project and program benchmarks and UNDAF results. Participate in the establishment of a common M&E framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E staff and project managers.

Coordinate internally with all units and sub-offices in response to request for information from HQs, RO, donors, partners, and any other relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in Political or Social Science 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 project development and project management, humanitarian and migration-related activities, report writing and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Work experience in the region is an asset.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Excellent report writing skills.

Effective resource management skills and strategic and creative thinking.

Fluency in English is required.

How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Project Development Officer Jobs in Ethiopia