IGAD

POSITION: Project Officer for the Migration Programme
REPORT TO: PM for Health and Social Development
DUTY STATION: Djibouti
DURATION OF SERVICE: One year with possibility of Extension


SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COORDINATOR:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager for Health and Social Development the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

-    Develop work plan activity – time schedules for the implementation of Migration Programme funded under the 10EDF.
-    Coordinate with IGAD focal person, Member States the implementation of the programme.
-    Prepare quarterly progress reports for submission to the programme submission to the programme steering Committee.
-    Oversee the establishment of a Monitoring and Evaluation system and supervise its effective operation including timely preparation of monitoring reports.
-    Coordinate very closely with other technical staff involved in Migration matters.
-    Organise the meetings of the programme.
-    Perform any other duties assigned by the IGAD Executive Secretary or the Programme Manager for Social Development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-    At least a Master Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent.
-    Good understanding of the multi-sectoral approach to Migration issues.
-    At least 5-10 years experience of Management of a Programme on Migration.
-    Experience in managing Donor funded projects will be a distinct advantage.
-    Excellent writing, communication and negotiation ability to prepare clear and concise reports and work with Government/Regional Organisation counterparts.
-    Appropriate computer skill is a necessity.
-    Fluency in one of the working languages of IGAD (English/French). Competency in the other would be an added advantage.

LOCATION:

The Consultant will be coordinated from the IGAD Secretariat Headquarters in Djibouti.

LANGUAGE(s):     Fluency in English and French is an asset.

APPLY TO:

The Human Resource & Administration Officer
IGAD Secretariat
Avenue Georges Clemenceau
P.O. Box: 2653
Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti
Tel: 253-354050
Fax: 253-356994-353520
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QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY