Programme Support Officer (Migration Governance) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in analysing and compiling migration-related trends and issues in view of identifying strategic, programmatic and programme-specific funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of and consolidate analytical, strategic and thematic reports and documents on Migration Governance approaches and priorities, for internal use and external distribution to donors, government, partners and other counterparts.
• Contribute to the development of and consolidate concept notes and project proposals in line with the CO’s strategic and operational priorities and needs, and in line with donors’ interests and requirements, for negotiations and submission to donors.
• Provide recommendations for technical capacity-building support and guidance to implementing partners and Government counterparts, especially in the fields of M&E and information management.
• In coordination with relevant colleagues, Programme Manager and/or the COM, facilitate adequate information management on CO’s activities through regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials that promote IOM’s visibility
• Cooperate and coordinate with monitoring and evaluation and information management staff, to enable integrated support to programme development and delivery. 
• Liaise with other units and sub-offices to provide recommendations on possible synergies across substantial and geographical programmes that would expand and accelerate the impact of migration management actions by IOM Nigeria.
• Contribute to a continuous liaison with the donor institutions and organizations, other IOM Missions, Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQs) through exchange of information on coordinated project development, implementation, and reporting.
• Support liaison efforts with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors for the successful development, implementation and reporting of project activities. Sup
• port the development and update of donor profiles and priorities related to migration management, identify and recommend funding opportunities to support the development, enhancement and implementation of national policy documents in the field of migration management.
• Consolidate and analyze data on programmes, projects and activities, for the timely preparation, review, and submission of all project reports to donors, in line with specific IOM and donor requirements.
• Contribute to the development of periodic updates, programme summaries, data dashboards, compilations of lessons learned and good practices, and other relevant information materials and statistics according to specific project needs.
• Support for donor visits in coordination with relevant Units within IOM Nigeria.
• Provide support and recommendations for data management in accordance with IOM Data Protection Principles and contribute to making project and report writing as evidence-based.
• Support use of resources in accordance with IOM internal rules and regulations.
• Coordinate the development of project concepts/proposals, resource mobilization initiatives related to or complementing the programme activities, as appropriate. 17. Undertake duty travel as requested.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Management, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, International Law, 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.

Experience

• Strong, proven record of English writing, especially of project documents and reports, preferably in migration management field;
• Experience in writing substantive documents, preferably in the field of migration management: reports, assessments etc;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and information management;
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic, critical, and creative thinking;
• Experience in supporting activities aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, preferably in the field of migration governance;
• Knowledge and experience of migration management will be considered a strong asset.

Skills 

• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters.