International Organization for Migration Project Officer Jobs in Ghana

International Organization for Migration Project Officer Jobs in Ghana

Context:

Established in Ghana since 1987, IOM has been providing Protection and Assistance to vulnerable migrants with funding from multiple donors including the most recently EU, JTIP, GIZ.

Assistance has been developed over the years to an approach that is more protection focused with assistance being integrated at different levels to promote sustainability and community development (through community based reintegration targeting returnees and potential irregular migrants) to address divers of irregular migration.

Interventions also include dissemination of accurate information on migration to migrants, potential migrants and communities, and the collection of data on migration flows.

Through its work in this area, IOM seeks to strengthen the technical and material capacities of authorities and organizations involved in this thematic so capacity building of government and non-government stakeholders on migration related matters is also a key objective with a view to strengthening migration governance in Ghana.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Ghana and direct supervision of the Project Manager, Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) the Project Officer will support and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the different projects under the MPA thematic unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Support the overall implementation of the migrant protection and assistance projects in Ghana, 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 Project Manager and/or the COM, 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 projects between IOM, the projects/programmes’ donors and other stakeholders.

Provide technical support in analyzing migration 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 Ghana 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 Project Manager 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 Ghana.

Assist in conducting contextual analysis to identify potential activities to be implemented as part of the MPA in line with IOM mandate and the priorities

established by the Government and partners in Ghana.

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

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.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Project Officer Jobs in Ghana

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