National Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Policy Coordination)

IOM is seeking a National Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Policy Coordination) to manage and coordinate the implementation of Labour Migration and Social Inclusion Programmes in Ghana.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of migration and development projects
• Providing technical expertise and guidance on Labour Mobility and Migration Policy
• Developing innovative programmes to support the implementation of the new IOM initiative dedicated to regular pathways
• Liaising and coordinating with donors, partners, UN agencies, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Contributing to the planning, development, organization, and delivery of capacity building activities

The position requires a Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field, with two years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the implementation, monitoring, administrative and financial aspects of migration and development projects 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 and Evaluation (M&E) tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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 (UN) agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
7. Contribute to the planning, development, organisation and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, Implementing Partners (IPs) and communities.
8. Attend and represent IOM relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums related to migration and development.
9. Provide technical expertise and guidance in issues related to Labour Mobility and Migration Policy.
10. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents related to migration and development.
11. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
12. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
13. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe required.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills:

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

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.