Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals for potential donors and funding opportunities by compiling general background information from various sources and providing specific inputs upon instruction.
- Review and carry out preliminary editing of donor reports for Emergency and Post Crisis(EPC) projects and participate in report finalization process with the IOM Somalia Project Support Unit.
- Assist in identifying potential and realistic funding opportunities by collecting donor information, documenting and tracking liaison activities with (potential) donors.
- Provide support to monitoring efforts for the EPC department by applying data collection methods and maintaining adequate documentation and record of project data.
- Coordinate and compile inputs for information requests from Headquarters, Regional Office, IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government, partner agencies and implementing partners.
- Support the knowledge management of EPC by maintaining and updating EPC information management systems.
- Assist in coordinating the development of EPC communications and visibility products, in close coordination with the IOM Somalia Communications team.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Development, Law and/or International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution. or
- University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in Project development and reporting;
- Experience in writing and editing information materials and reports;
- Experience in operational activities both in humanitarian and development sector;
- Work experience in the region is an advantage.
Skills
- Knowledge of Emergency and Post-Crisis subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
- Knowledge of UN and donor programming.
Languages
- IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
- For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Deadline: 02 August 2023
