Description
Disaster-related internal displacements in Africa have risen sharply over the past 15 years – from 1.1 million in 2009 to 6.3 million in 2023, driven primarily by floods, droughts, and storms. Cumulatively, over 45 million disaster displacements have been recorded in the continent since 2009, with floods accounting for more than 75% of all disaster-related movements.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched an initiative to increase understanding of current and future impacts of climate change and natural hazards, especially as it relates to migration and displacement. As part of this vision, IOM established its Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) to promote evidence-based solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and human mobility globally, and more specifically in the African continent.
Under the direct supervision of Head, Climate Mobility Innovation Lab for Africa, IOM is seeking a National Project Officer to help support day-to-day operations of CMIL Africa and implementation of the CMIL programming such as the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) and the rollout of the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF).
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management and implementation of CMIL Africa projects, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with IOM and donor requirements.
- Work with ICPAC and other CMIL key partners to support the planning, organization, and execution of the 1st Regional CMIL Climate Mobility Symposium in March 2026.
- Contribute to the operational rollout of the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF) in collaboration with CMIL Global and CMIL AP.
- Assist in day-to-day monitoring and facilitate technical level coordination of CCF with CMIL Global.
- Liaise regularly with IOM Country Offices involved in CMIL initiatives to support implementation, troubleshooting, reporting, and alignment with national priorities.
- Coordinate engagement with external partners, including universities, research institutions, technical experts, local authorities, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
- Support the development and application of methodologies, tools, and guidance related to climate mobility, displacement risk, preparedness, and locally led adaptation.
- Assist in the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) of CMIL and CCF activities.
- Draft and consolidate technical reports, concept notes, briefs, donor updates, and internal documentation related to CMIL activities and results.
- Support internal and external communication, including on CMIL social media channels, CMIL newsletters, knowledge products, and coordination inputs for visibility and advocacy efforts.
- Facilitate coordination with internal IOM support functions to ensure compliance with organizational procedures and smooth project operations.
- Support budget monitoring and financial tracking for CMIL and CCF-related activities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Bachelor's degree in the above-mentioned subject with four years of relevant experience.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working on issues related with climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, humanitarian responses, internal displacement and migration;
- Experience in organizing international events and workshop planning, implementation and post-workshop reporting and follow-ups.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience working on project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with a broad set of governmental, humanitarian and development actors;
- Experience working on grant management;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with external partners across Africa.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate with, engage, and liaise effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Understanding of climate migration, disaster resilience, or related fields is an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written).