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• Support the overall direction of IOM’s border
  management portfolio in Uganda to promote its effectiveness, coherence and
  integrity, as well as to build linkages with other border management
  activities taking place in the region.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of
  operational, financial and administrative components/aspects of the project
  in close coordination with the Project Manager and the Resource Management
  Unit.
• Undertake duty travel, in line with
  prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments, liaison
  with counterparts, and project implementation, as required.
• Draft and coordinate regular project reports
  in a timely manner according to donor formats, in close coordination with
  the Project Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer.
• Actively facilitate the timely recruitment
  and training of national and international contractors and consultants in
  accordance with IOM’s procedures and regulations.
• Carry out all administrative and logistical
  arrangements necessary for conducting training workshops and stakeholder
  meetings in coordination with government counterparts, the Resource
  Management Unit and the African Capacity Building Centre.
• Work closely with the donor and IOM’s Media
  and Communications Division, support adequate information management of
  project-related activities including awareness-raising and visibility,
  regular updates, summaries, and press releases, and production of other
  relevant materials.
• Support in drafting portions of, and
  coordinate, cooperation agreements, service agreements and Memoranda of
  Understanding (MoUs) with government entities, donors, contractors and
  other stakeholders, in close coordination with Headquarters’ Office of
  Legal Affairs.
• Render support in the regular monitoring and
  evaluation of project activities. Ensure proper utilization of standard
  operating procedures, manuals, guidance notes, M&E tools and
  methodologies in the implementation of project activities. Identify and
  recommend the implementation of improvements in project delivery and
  coordination.
• Actively participate in relevant conferences,
  workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, as
  well as other forums to ensure proper coordination and presentation of
  border management activities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the International
  Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Officer 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; or University degree in the above fields
  with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous exposure and experience in project
  implementation and management;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the
  issues of border management, irregular migration and migrant smuggling
  from both operational and policy perspectives.
• Specific knowledge of document fraud and
  identity management, border management standard operating procedures,
  operation and management of border management information system would be
  an advantage;
• Previous experience liaising with immigration
  authorities would be a distinct advantage;
• Commitment to quality and high attention to
  detail as well as strong organization skills;
• Excellent English language skills;
• Willingness and ability to travel
  extensively;
• Prior experience working in East Africa an
  advantage;
• Computer literacy skills
• Fluency in English is required.

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and
  manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client
  and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for
  self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly,
  adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative –
  actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation –
  develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement
  actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and
  sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team
  environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and
  promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant
  technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external
  stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM

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