Regional Programme Support Officer at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Project Coordinator in the day to day coordination of the programme and provide support to implementing country offices as needed.
2. Support with the implementation of regional initiatives on return and reintegration, including with the organization of stakeholder meetings, including by preparing invitations, agendas, taking notes and preparing reports.
3. Develop contextualized training materials and facilitate trainings in the area of migrant protection and reintegration.
4. Provide support to country offices in their delivery and direct assistance and protection services to migrants, including by ensuring the application of related tools, guidelines and information systems and the promotion of partnerships.
5. Monitor projects progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
6. Support the Project Coordinator in coordinating all staff assigned to the project, as well as consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
7. Facilitate bi-weekly coordination calls with the implementing country offices to monitor progress against the programme indicators, identify bottlenecks and define mitigating measures.
8. In close coordination with the Regional Communication Unit at RO Nairobi, implementing country offices and the Communication Officer at RO Brussels, support the development, coordination, and dissemination of communication and visibility materials and activities at regional and country level.
9. Assist with information requests to and from country offices and other stakeholders.
10. Promote coordination with other regional programmes and units to further strengthen synergies.
11. Promote sharing of knowledge across implementing country offices and relevant partners.
12. Undertake duty travel as and when required.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned..

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Migration Studies, or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migrant protection and assistance required. Experience in the field of return and reintegration is an advantage.
• Working experience in the Horn of Africa region is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of information management systems, reporting, and communication.

Skills

• Strong writing and coordination skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.