Senior Programme Associate (MERI) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities. 
• Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
• Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
• Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma in the above fields with 6 years of relevant working experience.

Experience

• Experience in development oriented programmes monitoring, evaluation and reporting including demonstrable experience dealing with internal displacement and durable solutions. 
• Experience with working in the area of project development and/or implementation, and preferably with different project donors. 
• Experience working in a complex crisis environment or a post-conflict environment. 
• Familiarity with area-based approaches and multi-sectoral interventions (shelter, WASH, health, education, livelihoods, governance, etc.).
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, and community structures.
• Field experience in Nigeria, especially in Benue or the North-Central region, is an advantage.
• Experience with EU funded project implementation and reporting is desirable

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint. 
• Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage. 
• Strong sense of details and accuracy in all matters. 
• Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organizational skills and drive for results. 
• Knowledge about durable solutions and inter-agency collaborations

Knowledge of UN system and ideally of IOM rules, regulations and systems (e.g PRIMA) would be an advantage