National Project Officer job at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Manager – MECR and DRR WASH, the UN Volunteer will coordinate assigned MECR projects within delegated authority, ensuring technical coherence, effective partnerships and timely delivery within approved scope and budgets, in accordance with IOM procedures, donor requirements and safeguards.

• Portfolio planning and delivery: Develop integrated workplans, budgets and procurement schedules; track milestones, expenditure, risks and contractual deliverables; recommend corrective action; and maintain complete records in PRIMA and approved systems.
• Disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action: Support multi-hazard risk analysis, contingency planning, early warning and preparedness at national, district and community levels. Integrate mobility and protection considerations, strengthen local capacities and use rapid assessments to inform response and recovery.
• Climate mobility and disaster information: Coordinate DTM, mobility analysis and multisectoral assessments, ensuring quality-assured collection, analysis and use of disaggregated data. Support disaster information systems, GIS and interoperability, applying data protection and sharing standards.
• Resilient infrastructure and livelihoods: Coordinate community energy hubs, renewable-energy cooperatives, water systems and climate-resilient livelihoods, from feasibility and site selection through commissioning and handover. Ensure safeguards, inclusive governance, market viability, community ownership and operation and maintenance arrangements.
• Procurement and partner performance: Prepare technical procurement documentation and support transparent evaluations and selection. Monitor consultants, vendors and partners against agreed standards and deliverables, coordinating compliant contracting, payments, asset management and close-out.
• Monitoring, accountability and reporting: Implement results frameworks, M&E tools and reporting schedules aligned with the MECR Strategy. Verify evidence, prepare donor and management reports, strengthen accountability to affected populations and apply lessons to improve delivery.
• Partnerships and policy coordination: Maintain government, community, UN and other stakeholder partnerships; represent IOM in assigned forums; and track agreed actions. Support KDMECC implementation, localization and integration of human mobility and durable solutions into DRR, adaptation and development planning.
• Programme development and unit support: Prepare concepts, proposals, budgets and donor briefs; track policy and financing opportunities; and support resource mobilization, knowledge management, audit readiness and team coordination. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required education level
Bachelor’s degree in disaster risk management, environmental or climate studies, development studies, geography, information management, renewable energy, natural-resource management, public policy, project management or a related field from an accredited institution

Competencies and values
Values;
• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 3

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioral indicators level 3

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others and building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Skills and experience
• Demonstrated experience coordinating disaster risk reduction or climate-resilience interventions within humanitarian or development programmes, including work planning, budgeting, implementation monitoring and risk management.
• Practical experience in disaster preparedness, early warning or anticipatory action, complemented by experience in at least one related area: DTM or mobility analysis; disaster information systems or GIS; climate adaptation; renewable energy; water systems; resilient livelihoods; or durable solutions.
• Experience engaging government institutions and district authorities and coordinating with communities, UN agencies, civil society, donors or private-sector partners.
• Experience preparing terms of reference, technical specifications or evaluation criteria, reviewing technical and procurement submissions, and monitoring consultants, vendors or implementing partners.
• Experience applying results-based management and M&E frameworks, preparing donor reports and management briefs, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready project records.
• Sound understanding of climate mobility, protection-sensitive DRR and humanitarian, development and peace linkages, with the ability to translate technical evidence into practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of responsible data collection, quality assurance, disaggregation, protection and analysis to support operational decisions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, solve implementation problems and work effectively in diverse field settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative document-management platforms, and willingness to travel regularly to project locations.

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience supervising field assessments, enumerators or multidisciplinary implementation teams.
• Familiarity with project-management, data-visualization or GIS tools.
• Previous experience with IOM, another UN agency or an international organization.

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