Migration Programs Lead: Projects, Budgets & Partnerships

International Organization for Migration (10000000); Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ireland is seeking a senior project officer to support the Resettlement and Family Reunification Unit. The role involves coordinating project activities, liaising with local authorities and partners, and ensuring donor compliance and timely reporting.

The incumbent will assist in research, budget tracking, and capacity-building workshops while guiding staff and contributing to SOP development in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or, a Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Knowledge of Movement Operations SOPs and Movements-related systems and databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of the project. Monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to reflect changing environment on the field.
• Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions.
• Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.
• Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

HS diploma + 7 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences or related field

Tools

ATOMS

MiMOSA

SAR

Amadeus

Job description

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ireland is seeking a senior project officer to support the Resettlement and Family Reunification Unit. The role involves coordinating project activities, liaising with local authorities and partners, and ensuring donor compliance and timely reporting.

The incumbent will assist in research, budget tracking, and capacity-building workshops while guiding staff and contributing to SOP development in a multi-cultural environment.