CFA - Programme Support Officer (UG)

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Development and Support Unit Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Head of Programmes relevant Programme and Project Managers, Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and departments at Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Support Officer will contribute to the programme/project development and design, and will document and recommend relevant project opportunities, and draft or generate project reports for IOM Burundi Country Office.

1. Support and coordinate project development activities in close coordination with Programme Managers (PM) and Programme Coordinator by providing various technical inputs, drafting sections of project funding submissions/proposals and appeals, and checking internal coherence and coordination between programmes.

2. Provide technical inputs and information to support programme managers in the preparation of periodic reports on programme delivery, including interim and final reports to donors and results and monitor and follow up on timely and high-quality reporting requirements in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

3. Draft internal progress implementation analyses, provide input to programme monitoring, including documenting significant decisions, problems or deviations and evaluating programming aspects to help identify and contribute to the prevention and mitigation of risks.

4. In close coordination with relevant colleagues, organize the collection, processing, analysis, and documentation of project data for reporting purposes and facilitate a systematic approach in knowledge management.

5. Maintain internal liaison and administrative support with other units at IOM Burundi, Regional Office in Nairobi, and other liaison officer implementing similar activities to facilitate a coordinated approach to support programmes and the mission.

6. Support with the preparation of presentations, talking points and other materials related to the work of the CO to assist internal and external meetings.

7. Undertake site travels and duty travels as required.

8. Assist Project Development and Support Unit Coordinator in building project development and management capacity of mission staff by providing guidance on the usage of organization tools and portals, participating in training sessions or workshops, and drafting guidance materials.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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