Job Description
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
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1.Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project, supporting the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) considerations in accordance with IOM policies and practices and donors’ requirements.
2. Keep the Programme Officer informed on the status of project implementation; report gaps and challenges, including in areas such as community preparedness, early warning, and contingency planning, and suggest potential corrective actions.
3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, monitoring & evaluation tools and standard operating procedures, including DRR and CCA activities.
4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; help maintain information management systems and project-related communication materials, including awareness-raising products that integrate DRR/CCA information.
5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements, including reporting on DRR/CCA activities.
6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts, particularly those engaged in DRR and climate change.
7. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities, supporting sessions on community-based DRR, contingency planning and inclusion of vulnerable groups.
8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums, and provide summaries or updates to supervisor.
9. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents, ensuring DRR-CCA aspects are included.
10. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff as assigned, including on basic DRR/CCA practices and safe operational standards.
11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, following IOM safety procedures.
12. Support the integration of gender equality, age, disability inclusion and protection principles across project activities.
13. Perform other related duties as required.
Professional Qualifications
| Industry | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Program/Project Implementation | Education Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environment, Migration, International Relations or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience Experience in project management or coordination in humanitarian disaster risk reduction, or development contexts. Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills Knowledge of DRR, CCA, disaster preparedness, and resilience concepts in Burundi. Proven capacity to work effectively with other programming units. Ability to assist in addressing operational and programmatic issues. Clear communication in English (oral and written) with the ability to prepare reports and communication materials. Understanding of gender dynamics and their intersection with migration, disaster risk reduction, and climate change programming. Knowledge in GIS/Data and Information Management in the fields of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. Languages |