Programme Officer (Migration Governance and Policy) - JLMP (P)

Overview

The Programme Officer (Migration Governance and Policy) - JLMP is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) in the IOM Special Liaison Office.

Tasks Summary

• Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with partners for timely preparation of work plans and reports.
• Ensure efficient financial management and timely submission of reports.
• Analyze labour migration trends, policies, and legal frameworks.
• Provide policy and technical advice on labour migration.
• Draft policy papers and briefing materials.
• Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives.
• Ensure gender aspects are mainstreamed in programme implementation.
• Coordinate with IOM offices and provide technical advice.
• Verify and channel administrative and logistical support.
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of programme staff and supervise project staff.
• Represent IOM in the programme technical committee.
• Support project design and funding proposals.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in programme conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience in programme development and capacity-building activities.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions.
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects and familiarity with financial and business administration.
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high-level stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of the working process of the AU and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• Prior experience of working with the AUC and RECs.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Programme Management, Labour Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of either Arabic, French, Kiswahili and/or Portuguese (AU official languages) is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

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