Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization focused on migration, is recruiting a Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion) for its Cameroon Country Office. Reporting to the Head of Programmes and under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the officer supports the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit in implementing donor-funded projects on labour migration, skills development, diaspora engagement, trade and social inclusion, in line with IOM mandates and national development objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of donor-funded projects across the full project cycle (planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure)
• Prepare work plans, implementation schedules, procurement plans, risk matrices and monitoring tools
• Provide technical support for labour mobility, skills partnerships, ethical recruitment, diaspora engagement and business and human rights initiatives
• Work with government counterparts and implement partners, and supervise assigned project staff
• Coordinate with Resource Management, HR, Procurement and M&E units on budget monitoring, compliance and procurement
• Prepare donor deliverables such as narrative and financial reports, concept notes and funding proposals
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and maintain relationships with UN agencies, civil society and private sector actors

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field (labour economics, development studies, migration studies, law, international relations, political science, human rights, social sciences) with two years of relevant experience, or a university degree with four years of experience
• Progressive professional experience in labour migration, skills development, employment or social inclusion, with demonstrated application in African contexts
• Proven project coordination and implementation experience, including results-based management and donor reporting
• Experience engaging with government authorities, UN agencies and other stakeholders in Africa, and experience in Central Africa or regional initiatives such as CEMAC or ECCAS