National Project Officer

IOM has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2001. During its inaugural years, IOM Sierra Leone has supported the government through the implementation of life- impacting projects including the demobilization and rehabilitation of ex-combatants ss well s9 the registration and resettlement of refugees to third countries. IOM's activities have since expanded reflecting emerging and changing needs related to mobility and migration management in the areas such as development of human capital and strengthening of institutional capacity; health and border management; emergency response including the Ebola outbreak and flood/mudslide disasters;diaspora engagement; counter trafficking; disaster risk reduction (DRR); Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR).

With support from the European Union/Under European Union Funding, IOM Sierra Leone aims to assist vulnerable returned migrants with sustainable reintegration with emphasis on protection and M IPSS GUpport through strengthened partnerships with the Government of Sierra Leone, civil society organizations and private sector.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office in Sierra Leone and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, The successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for assisting the project related activities. In particular, he/she will:

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
2. Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures. 
4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 
6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts. 
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.
8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums. 
9. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
10. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
12. Perform other related duties as required Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law 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 liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
      • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
      • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills
        • In depth Knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by IOM Sierra Leone.
        • In depth knowledge of livelihood assistance of vulnerable groups in development settings which may include microfinancing, entrepreneurship, small scale grant programmes, job creation, micro/small enterprise start-up/expansion. Languages
          • For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
          • Working knowledge of Krio is desired IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   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.
        • 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
13. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
14. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.