The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting a Project Officer (Labour Migration), to be based in Maputo.
Duties
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project activities under the European Union (EU) funded "Voices from the Underground: Improving the Protection and Advocacy Capacity of Migrant Mine Workers and their Families in Southern Africa".
The Project Officer (Labour Migration) will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the project and providing technical and administrative support to the project partners. S/he will work in close collaboration with other members of the project team in Mozambique and South Africa.
Core Responsabilities
- Oversee the timely start-up of the European Union Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) project (this includes finalizing logistical and administrative arrangements for the project in coordination with project partners in Mozambique and South Africa, and ensuring that work plans and other key project management tools are finalized)
- Finalize and manage subcontracts with technical and implementing partners in Mozambique and South Africa
- Ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs
- Analyze progress and implementation and identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations
- Monitor and evaluate project activities, and as appropriate plan new features that add value to the project's overall goals
- Ensure timely and high-quality donor reports are submitted following endorsement by Regional Office, IOM Brussels, and Manila Administrative Centre
- Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project partners and stakeholders, including the Mozambican mine worker association (AMIMO), Lawyers for Human Rights, IOM South Africa, the European Union Delegation in Pretoria, relevant governmental authorities, and any other concerned agencies and working groups
- Represent IOM Mozambique in the relevant coordination/working groups
- Contribute to the development of new labour migration projects in Mozambique
- Undertake duty travel relating to the project, including liaison with counterparts in Mozambique and South Africa, as required
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Requisites
Behavioural
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders
- Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly
- Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management
- Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility
- Displays mastery of subject matter
- Contributes to a collegial team environment
- Incorporates gender- related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM
Technical
- Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations
- Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners
- Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives
Qualifications and Experience
- Completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/or Law or related field
- Two years of relevant professional experience (four years for candidates with first level university degree) in project development and implementation
- Knowledge of social and development issues as well as general migration-related issues
- Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures
- Proven expertise in the area of migration management
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, international/national institutions and civil society organizations
- Previous experience working in an EU-funded project an advantage
- Fluency in English is required
How to Apply
- Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the IOM e-Recruitment system, referring to this advertisement: Project Officer (Labour Migration) / Ref. VN2014/10(O)-INT
- For further information, please refer to: www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
- In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications