Senior Programme Associate - PDSU

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Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Programme Support & Donor Liaison Officer, the Senior Programme Associate – Programme Development Support Unit (PDSU), will be responsible and accountable for contributing to the identification, design and development of new programmes and projects for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Libya, including support related to the Benghazi Sub-Office. The role will support needs assessments, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, concept notes and proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and IOM Libya strategic objectives. The Senior Programme Associate – Programme Development Support Unit (PDSU) will also support project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison, programme/resource management functions, knowledge management, compliance documentation and technical support to programme units, including on relevant corporate tools such as Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA) and institutional frameworks such as the Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

1. Support and contribute to the identification, design and development of new programmes and projects, including for the Benghazi Sub-Office, through needs assessments, data analysis, stakeholder consultations and the drafting of concept notes and proposals in accordance with donor priorities and IOM Libya strategic objectives.
2. Support the coordination of project development processes and ensure timely preparation of project reports and related documentation in compliance with IOM standards and donor requirements, in coordination with the Country Office (CO), Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ), as relevant.
3.  Maintain effective working relationships with donors, government counterparts and partners, and contribute to communication, reporting and follow-up on project revisions, modifications and extensions.
4. Contribute to programme and resource management functions by monitoring budget utilisation, tracking project progress and helping ensure compliance with operational and administrative requirements to support accurate programme implementation records.
5. Provide technical and administrative support to programme units, including capacity building on project development processes, donor requirements and relevant corporate tools such as PRIMA contributing to consistent application of established procedures.
6. Support the integration of institutional frameworks, including the SRF, in project development, monitoring and reporting processes for alignment with organisational requirements.
7. Support Knowledge Management (KM), documentation and compliance processes, by maintaining project records, compiling due diligence and risk management documentation, and drafting briefing materials, reports and visibility products contributing to accurate programme information and institutional records.
8. Undertake duty travel, as required, to provide programme development and coordination support consistent with operational requirements.
9. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Experience in project development, project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison and partnership support;
• Experience preparing concept notes, proposals, briefing materials, narrative reports and related project documentation;
• Experience coordinating with governmental authorities, donors, United Nations agencies, national/international institutions and non-governmental organisations;
• Experience supporting programme/resource management functions, including budget monitoring, tracking project progress and compliance follow-up; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-governmental or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

• Strong drafting, analytical and coordination skills, including the ability to synthesise needs assessment findings, data and stakeholder inputs into project development products;
• Knowledge of donor programming, donor reporting requirements and project revision, modification and extension processes;
• Knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management, risk management, due diligence and compliance documentation;
• Ability to support budget monitoring and track project implementation progress in coordination with programme and resource management colleagues; and,
• Ability to use and support corporate tools and frameworks relevant to project development and reporting, including PRIMA and the SRF.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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