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Job Title:        Project
Officer (IBM and Monitoring and Evaluation)

Organization: International
Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Programme
Coordinator

About US:

Established in 1951,
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading
inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely
with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is
dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It
does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Job Summary:  The Project Officer (IBM and Monitoring and
Evaluation) will assist project planning, coordination, implementation and
monitoring of activities for a Japan funded project “Comprehensive Border
Management for a Strengthened response to Emergency Mass Migration and
Identification of  Individual Security
Threats in Uganda”

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist the overall implementation of the project including project implementation,
  administrative and financial aspects in coordination with the Programme
  Coordinator and Resources Management Unit.
• Provide effective project planning, coordination and implementation
  support in accordance with the approved project documents and budget in
  close coordination with the Programme Coordinator.
• Contribute to the development of and maintain work plans,
  implementation strategies and expenditure plans to facilitate the timely
  execution of projects, checking that the budget lines are respected and
  monitoring burn rates for the effective use of the funds.
• Contribute to the development of project monitoring and evaluation
  (M&E) plan, tools and field data collection mechanism.
• Monitor and track all components of the project to ensure all the
  activities are within the timeline for successful completion.
• Draft donor (Embassy of Japan in Uganda) reports including interim
  and final reports and facilitate timely submission in line with donor
  requirements and IOM procedures and standards.
• Liaise with all stakeholders including Directorate of Citizenship
  and Immigration Control (DCIC), Office of the Prime Minister, UN/
  Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), local governments and beneficiary
  communities to ensure effective and active communication.
• Contribute to needs assessment and development for new project
  proposals in collaboration with Programme Support Unit.
• Undertake duty travels to the field as necessary to monitor and
  supervise field implementation progress, to discuss and identify implementation
  challenges and bottle necks, as well as to recommend problem solving
  measures.
• Participate in relevant interagency meeting (Government, UN, I/NGOs,
  etc.), including sector working groups and task force meetings and follow
  up on action points and recommendations; take and share meeting minutes
  with relevant team colleagues.
• Coordinate with Public Information Unit and other programmatic units
  with regards to creation of Information Education Communication (IEC)
  materials as well as development of donor visibility items.
• Liaise with the Embassy of Japan as a focal person for the project
  updates, reports and other communications as well as to discuss their
  further funding opportunities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the International Organization for Migration
  IOM Project Officer (IBM and Monitoring and Evaluation) job opportunity
  should hold a Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law,
  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.
• Operational and field experience in coordination, project management
  and monitoring and evaluation of migration related projects;
• Strong experience in coordination, communicating and liaising with
  governmental donors, authorities, UN, international and national NGOs and
  other national/international institutions;
• Work experience in the Eastern African region is an asset;
• Sound knowledge of refugee and migration related issues, including
  economic and social conditions of migrants in several countries;
• Excellent knowledge of technical cooperation principles, concepts
  and techniques;
• Good knowledge of financial and administrative management;
• Effective resource management and mobilization skills;
• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to prepare and concise reports.
• Languages: fluency
  in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Japanese,
  French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and
demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes
  individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion
  wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains 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

• 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

• 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 & 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: works strategically to realize the Organization’s
  goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

How to Apply:

All interested
candidates should submit their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 6^th June 2019

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