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• Oversee the overall implementation of the
  “Social Cohesion and Stability in Slum Communities of Kampala” project and
  be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical
  implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as
  donor requirements.
• Develop and update work plans, implementation
  strategies, and expenditure plans to ensure timely implementation and
  achievements of project activities and results.
• The incumbent will also ensure that programme
  design and implementation is guided by a ‘do no harm’-approach.
• Oversee the recruitment of staff and
  consultants in close coordination with the Resource Management Unit and
  supervise the work of all staff and consultants assigned to the project.
• Prepare donor and other reports and ensure
  timely submission, in line with donor requirements and IOM procedures and
  standards. Prepare regular briefings, summaries, press releases and other relevant
  information materials, as required.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a
  project monitoring and evaluation plan to help guide timely and efficient
  implementation and budget utilization; undertake regular monitoring
  activities through field visits and meetings with project beneficiaries
  and key stakeholders; identify and carry out corrective measures in close
  coordination with the COM and the donor, as necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong and regular
  contact with governmental and programme partners, aiming at coordinating
  and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of
  ongoing activities, assess capacities of government and other partners and
  plan and implement capacity-building measures, as required.
• Work closely with the Resource Management
  Unit, undertake procurement processes and source implementing partner
  organizations in compliance with IOM and/or donor procurement guidelines
  and templates; monitor the expenditures of implementing partners against
  planned activities and deliverables, review their financial and narrative
  progress reporting and ensure that IOM and donor financial and
  administrative requirements are met at all times.
• Develop and implement a visibility strategy,
  in line with donor requirements.
• Work in liaison with relevant RTS and HQ
  division, spearhead resource mobilization efforts for projects related to
  social cohesion, violent extremism, community stabilization and
  livelihoods, particularly in an urban context. This will include donor
  liaison, project development and positioning IOM with government and in
  development partner’s technical working groups. In addition, the incumbent
  will promote joint resource mobilization efforts for social cohesion and
  countering violent extremism in the framework of the United Nations
  Development Assistance Framework.
• Liaise with and act as focal point for the
  European Union delegation to Uganda in order to ensure efficient project
  implementation and facilitate information exchange and project
  cooperation.
• Represent IOM at relevant seminars and
  meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s image and
  activities.
• Significantly contribute to IOM’s learning
  agenda on countering violent extremism, by contributing to regional and global
  strategies and programmes.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the International
  Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Manager career opportunity should
  hold a Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business
  Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an
  accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional
  experience; or University degree in the above fields with seven years of
  relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in project
  implementation and project management in the areas of community
  stabilization, peacebuilding and/or countering violent extremism
  preferably in an urban context;
• Previous exposure and experience in project
  development and resource mobilization in challenging donor environments;
• Broad working knowledge of livelihood
  strategies in urban contexts and in the informal economy;
• Excellent track record of effective working
  relationships with government officials and civil society organizations;
• Previous experience implementing EU-funded
  projects is a distinct advantage;
• Experience working in East Africa and/or Horn
  of Africa an advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required.

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive
  criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and
  stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates
  clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of
  performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals
  within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs,
  perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological
  solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders
  to meet resource needs of IOM.

• Effectively interfaces with government
  officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration
  issues and the work of IOM;
• Effectively applies knowledge of migration
  issues within organizational context;
• Correctly frames migration issues within
  their regional, global, and political context.

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