Deadline: 9 February 2016
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Officer in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. The duration for the post is of 6 months.
The Programme Officer will be responsible and accountable for supporting the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of a portfolio of development projects funded by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will perform the following functions-
- Support the CoM in the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Education (CADRE) Programme, CADRE plus, alii CADRE, Coastal Protection as a Hazard Mitigation Measure, and PILLAR Ed in Micronesia ensuring that IOM meets deliverables as specified in the project documents.
- Coordinate and assist in developing a work plan for the project deliverables across the three countries of FSM, RMI and Palau, in close coordination with sub-offices; prepare each project’s results matrix.
- Undertake regular communication with internal and external counterparts, inspiring team spirit and shared goals across remote localities, and carry out staff development activities to achieve goals efficiently.
- In close coordination with the CoM, implement and monitor operational, administrative and financial components/ aspects of the projects, including oversight responsibilities of project staff.
- In coordination with the Resource Management Unit, develop and manage each project budget in accordance with IOM’s procedures and regulations; monitor programme expenditures and financial commitments against budgetary limitations.
- Under the guidance of the CoM, undertake project design and development for the Micronesia mission.
- Contribute to capacity building and training of core staff, civil society and government partners in the relevant thematic areas of this project.
- Develop new curriculum that focuses on DRR and CCA for use in CADRE schools and also used as part of the projects teachers training partnership with the college of Micronesia.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Education, International Development or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in the field of education required specifically in relation to curriculum design, direct teaching and teacher training.
- Experience in project development, implementation and evaluation, and/or programme implementation and management.
- Knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and
- Experience in implementing climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction projects in the Pacific region is highly desirable.
- Qualified primary or secondary school teacher is an advantage.
- Experience working with a non-governmental organization and/or international organization is an advantage.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of Micronesian and/or Marshallese is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IOM.
