Deadline: 10 December 2015
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Manager in Mogadishu, Somalia. The duration for the post is of 1 year.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management, oversight, and coordination of all relevant project activities, including supervision of project staff.
IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Manager will perform the following functions-
- Manage the overall implementation of the Somalia Socio-Economic Reintegration of Excombatants and Youth-at-Risk project in a timely manner and be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
- Ensure effective implementation of the project by coordinating the work of IOM’s implementing partners, and government counterparts. Supervise project staff and consultants. Monitor project progress to document and evaluate results, increase effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.
- Supervise and coordinate the provision of screening, referrals, registration, financial assistance, and reintegration assistance to the project beneficiaries, such as youth-atrisk and disengaged fighters.
- Oversee research and assessments to identify niche markets and opportunities for project beneficiaries and partners. Lead the identification of new project activities in accordance with research and assessment results in consultation with the donor and the relevant government authorities.
- Develop a strategy and tools to conduct a mapping of and outreach to youth of concern to the project. Work closely with Regional Authorities and other local structures such as the District Peace Councils and clan elders (where necessary) to ensure smooth implementation of project activities especially with regards to selection of project beneficiaries, dispute resolution, etc.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with government entities, embassies, UN agencies, and other stakeholders in project target regions. Liaise with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Gender and Human Rights Development and Ministry of Internal Security to ensure smooth implementation of the activities earmarked for capacity building under component 2 of the project.
- Represent IOM at relevant seminars, meetings, and other events to promote project activities and disseminate results. Create informational material and ensure communication and visibility for all project activities.
- Maintain an updated record of cases and files for the project and ensure data confidentiality. Coordinate knowledge management within the project for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation, team and organizational learning, reporting, and innovation.
- Provide consistent review and competent advice to the senior management on the overall performance of the project activities to ensure effectiveness, coherence, integrity, and establish strategic programmatic linkages.
- Conduct field visits to verify project progress and results in coordination with the project field staff.
- Prepare annual procurement plans and ensure timely implementation of approved procurement activities including timely submission of procurement decisions to relevant authorities for approval.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Labour relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional and managerial experience in the field of youth employment, you that-risk, or disengage fighters.
- Experience in designing youth employment projects and on institutional-capacity
- Previous work experience in a complex crisis environment.
- Experience in project management including management of budgets and staff.
- Experience in management of donor funded programmes or projects an advantage.
- Understanding of the complex social-political environment of Somalia.
- Strong computer skills, specifically hands-on experience in usage of MS Office.
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IOM.
