Project Development and Donor Liaison Officer

About the role

The Project Development and Donor Liaison Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Ghana, Togo and Benin, in close collaboration with the Regional Office and Headquarters. The post supports coordination and facilitation of project development, donor and institutional reporting in migration management and emergency response, and liaises with government, UN agencies and other stakeholders in line with IOM's regional and country strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop results-based programmes and projects, concept notes and proposals, and support the endorsement process
• Review resource requirements and document needs, gaps and opportunities, and support alignment with IOM strategies and the Strategic Results Framework
• Support Project Managers in drafting donor reports
• Research funding opportunities, review calls for proposals, draft donor profiles and guidance notes, and build donor relationships
• Draft visibility and resource mobilization materials, organize donor briefings and visits
• Run capacity-building workshops and seminars on programme development, donor reporting and the SRF
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence and reporting files in IOM's software application

Required profile

• Master's degree in International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law or a related field, with two years of relevant experience; or a university degree in the same fields with four years of experience
• Experience supporting results-based project development and reporting, technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector
• Proven donor relations and grant management experience, and proven donor report writing in humanitarian and/or development settings
• Fluency in English (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage
• International mobility required; appointment subject to medical, security and visa clearances

Required skills

• Communication, writing and organizational skills, with clear and concise reporting
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and methodologies
• Analytical and planning skills, and ability to supervise and train support staff
• Database applications and good computer literacy