Overview
Support IOM Cameroon’s strategic engagement in migration governance, policy coherence, and evidence-based programming. Contribute to national and regional policy processes, coordinate research and data initiatives, and strengthen institutional partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead and coordinate project implementation and monitor activities.
- Analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations.
- Research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data and reporting.
- Monitor budget expenditures and verify fund availability.
- Coordinate and monitor financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops.
- Participate in meetings and conferences.
- Maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, and other organizations.
- Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports.
- Identify and document good practices and lessons learned.
- Contribute to the development of SOPs, policies and concept papers.
- Support the development of new projects.
- Support in integrating UN planning frameworks.
- Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- Seven years of relevant experience with a High School diploma; or, five years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Proven experience working with governments, UN agencies, or international organizations on migration or related policy areas.
- Demonstrated experience in inter-agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and policy dialogue.
- Strong background in project management, capacity building, and results-based programming.
- Knowledge of international legal and policy frameworks.
- Understanding of issues related to forced migration, migrant labor, trafficking and smuggling, diaspora, integration, development, peacebuilding programming and/or DDR.
- Familiarity with regional policies.
- Experience in inter-agency work within the UN system.
- Ability to coordinate with governments, NGOs, regional organizations, civil society, and donors.
- Planning, implementation, and monitoring of migration-related projects.
- Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
- Competence in Results-Based Management (RBM).
Qualifications
High School diploma; or, 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.
