Overview
The National Programme Officer will support and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects related to Border Management, Returns, and Readmission for IOM Finland.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of projects.
- Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
- Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
- Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities.
- Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports.
- Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
- Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities.
- Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
- Carry out the preparation of concept notes, project proposals and a diverse range of communication products and other planning documents.
- Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
- Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, including in the areas of border management, returns and readmission, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Experience in project management and results-based management, including working with bilateral donor programmes and related reporting requirements.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
- Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields.
