National Project Officer - Labour Mobility and Policy Coordination

About the role

IOM Ghana is looking for a National Project Officer to manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of Labour Migration and Social Inclusion programmes. The post reports to the Chief of Mission IOM Ghana, Togo and Benin and works with the Regional Thematic Specialist and headquarters divisions. It covers projects such as improving labour migration governance and ethical recruitment practices in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria, and supporting the City of Accra's capacity to manage human mobility in the context of climate change.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring the implementation, administration and finances of migration and development projects in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.
• Keep the supervisor informed on project progress, identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Take part in work plans, budgets, M&E tools and SOPs.
• Coordinate data collection, verification and analysis, and update information management systems and social media on project activities.
• Prepare and disseminate project reports according to IOM procedures and donor requirements.
• Liaise with donors, partners, UN agencies, local authorities and government counterparts.
• Contribute to capacity-building activities for IOM staff, government and civil society partners and implementing partners.
• Represent IOM at conferences, workshops and interagency meetings, and provide technical guidance on labour mobility and migration policy.
• Supervise and train project staff, prepare project proposals and communication products, and undertake duty travel.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field, with two years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); French is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong relationships with government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Leadership, coordination and information management skills.
• Knowledge of migration data and labour migration patterns in Ghana and West Africa.
• Human and financial resource management, analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.