Project Manager

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
IOM UK delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on migration and development, protection, diaspora engagement, remittances, and provision of immigration advice.
IOM works to empower migrants and diaspora communities, facilitating their safe navigation of mobility pathways, ensuring access to essential services and amplifying their contributions to community development. Our goal is to harness the full spectrum of mobility benefits, enabling individuals and communities to flourish within a well-connected and accessible global landscape. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging with diaspora communities as valuable partners for both development and humanitarian initiatives. 
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Programmes Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office and relevant Divisions/Departments /Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the development,  implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the relevant projects. 
 

1.    Coordinate the overall implementation of the projects, including the oversight of the financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.

2.    Provide operational guidance and supervision to the project staff, assisting on programmatic strategy and implementation. Oversee the project progress specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.

3.    Monitor progress against Project’s strategic objectives, benchmarks, and provide advice with respect to improvements and corrections; coordinate the establishment of a common Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework that incorporate regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E Officer in the Country Office.

4.    Identify priority areas for project development and lead the development of new projects.

5.    Supervise the staff assigned to the project, as well as Consultants/Implementing Partners (IPs) recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities. Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors.

6.    Support monitoring and compliance with project partners, project staff and implementing entities. Liaise with Government entities, IPs, United Nations (UN) agencies and other stakeholders in the project.

7.    Coordinate with other units in the Country Office for a smooth implementation of all project activities.

8.    Coordinate the adequate information management on project related activities including visibility by providing regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and relevant Units at HQ.

9.    Draft quality progress Financial, Narrative, and other reports related to the project activities. Coordinate the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders by ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.

10.    Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, and technical working groups, as well as other forums; contribute in coordination and presentation of IOM activities.

11.    Participate in relevant UN working groups and activities to contribute to the mainstreaming of migration related issues into United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).

12.    Undertake duty travel as required to support coordination and monitoring activities for project implementation. 

13.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
 

Education

•     Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience

•     Experience in programme conceptualisation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation; 
•     Strong experience in project management and project development;
•     Experience with financial management and administration;
•     Experience in liaising with governmental and local authorities as well as with national and international            institutions;
•     Good understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region; 
•     Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with stakeholders;
•     In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and, 
•     Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
 

Skills

•     Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities; 
•     Strong supervision, coordination, and information management skills;
•     Good knowledge of human and financial resources management; 
•     Good conceptualization, analytical and writing skills; 
•     Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills; 
•     Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision; 
•     Ability to maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders; and,
•     Good knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions.

Languages

• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). 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.