Consultant Personnel Appui Au Projet

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Madagascar is a key partner in implementing the "Pandemic Fund" project. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Public Health and WHO Madagascar, focuses on enhancing the nation's capacity to detect and respond to climate-sensitive diseases. The project strategically targets high-risk entry points and areas with significant population mobility, utilizing IOM's expertise in data collection and analysis through the DTM tool.

Job Purpose

The Consultant for Project Support will assist in the implementation of activities for the "Pandemic Fund" project led by IOM Madagascar. This role contributes to strengthening Madagascar's ability to detect and respond to emerging health threats, particularly climate-sensitive diseases. By improving surveillance systems at critical entry points and in high-mobility regions, the project aims to enhance early warning systems and evidence-based decision-making. The consultant will support the project's strategic response to emerging public health threats, ensuring a more rapid and coordinated approach through effective data management and project execution.

Responsibilities

The Consultant for Project Support will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of project activities and resource mobilization initiatives within the health sector. This includes retrieving, compiling, summarizing, and presenting project data, as well as managing the project budget by verifying fund availability and obtaining necessary authorizations. The role involves supporting administrative coordination, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and processing administrative actions. Additionally, the consultant will draft progress reports, identify implementation gaps, and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations. Organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, and responding to information requests are also key duties.

Work Experience

No specific work experience requirements were detailed in the provided raw input.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, ability to work effectively in a team, capacity to work independently under pressure, attention to detail, meeting deadlines, good computer skills (MS Office Suite), excellent synthesis and writing skills, project/program management knowledge is an advantage, experience with government authorities and international organizations, experience working with vulnerable groups, and prior experience in international humanitarian organizations are desirable.

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