VN 032-GN10-2026-National Project Officer (NOA-1)

<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.&nbsp;</p><p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p><p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</a></p><p>Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow">internal and internal-equivalent candidates</a>&nbsp;as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.</p><p><strong>Organizational Context and Scope</strong></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close collaboration with the Kankan Sub-Office, the IOM Office in Switzerland (Bern), and the relevant units at the Regional Office in Dakar, the National Project Officer (NOA) will be responsible and accountable for managing the project </span><i><span lang="EN-GB">“Piloting the local implementation of Guinea’s Migration Policy (PMG) in territories with differentiated migration profiles (Faranah, Dabola and Kouroussa)”</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"> funded by Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).</span></span></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies,&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience</span></span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>Accredited Universities are those listed in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">UNESCO World Higher Education Database.</a></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 47.27px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.</span></span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Migration governance and policy frameworks.</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of migration governance and how national policy is applied at local level, including IOM’s Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF), the local and national Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) methodology, and the Global Compact for Migration. Familiarity with Guinea’s National Migration Policy (PMG) and its institutions (DGGE, CCNM, OGM, BAOS) is an advantage.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">2. <strong>Working with government institutions.</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Proven ability to work with national ministries and decentralized authorities (governorates, prefectures, deconcentrated technical services) through their existing administrative processes.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">This means facilitating government-led processes such as self-assessments, local planning and coordination meetings, rather than running parallel project structures.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>3. Data collection, monitoring and analysis.</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Skills in designing simple data collection and reporting tools, ensuring data quality, and producing comparative and evidence-based analysis. This includes indicator frameworks, results-based monitoring, data disaggregated by sex and age, and the safe handling of anonymized data on migrants and returnees.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>4. Project management and reporting.</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Experience managing donor-funded projects from start to finish, including work planning, budget monitoring, procurement of consultancies, supervision of field staff, organizing study visits, and writing high-quality reports for donors. Excellent written and spoken French is required, with working knowledge of English.</span></span></p><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><p>All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).</p><p>For this position, <span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">all applicants, fluency in French, and English is required (oral and written) </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt; line-height: 115%;">and&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">National</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 2pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Language is an advantage).</span></span></p><p>Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p><p><strong>Required Competencies</strong></p><p>IOM’s competency framework can be found at this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">link</a>. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p><p><strong>Values&nbsp;</strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p><ul><li><strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li><li><strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li><li><strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li><li><strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li><li><strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong>&nbsp;– behavioural indicators Level 2</p><ul><li><strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li><li><strong>Delivering results</strong>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li><li><strong>Managing and sharing knowledge</strong>: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.</li><li><strong>Accountability</strong>: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.</li></ul><p><strong>Managerial Competencies</strong>&nbsp;– behavioural indicators Level 2, if with direct reports</p><ul><li><strong>Leadership</strong>: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.</li><li><strong>Empowering others</strong>: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.</li><li><strong>Building Trust</strong>: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.</li><li><strong>Strategic thinking and vision</strong>: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.</li><li><strong>Humility</strong>: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>Please refer to this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">link</a>&nbsp;for guidance on IOM Job Category.</p><p>Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.</p><p>This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.&nbsp;Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.</p><p>Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.</p><p>IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.</p><p>IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.</p><p>IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM e-Recruitment</a>&nbsp;system&nbsp;(for internal candidates link&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">here</a>). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.</p><p>No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p><p>For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM Careers and Job Vacancies</a></p><p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 19.3pt 0.0001pt 40px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.</span></span></p><ol><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation. Identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) tools and standard operations procedures.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information. Update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations (UN) agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Contribute to the planning, development, organisation and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, Implementing Partners (IPs) and communities.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 19.3pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: 18.6pt; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li></ol>