Consultant Senior Project Associate (DTM/FCDO)
Organizational Context
The FCDO project in Chad aims to enhance understanding of migration dynamics, strengthen national capacities in migration data, support coordination with authorities, and promote data utilization for planning. This consultancy will bolster project implementation with government partners, develop training, and improve project outcome monitoring in migration and human mobility.
Job Purpose
This consultancy is designed to significantly contribute to the FCDO project's objectives in Chad. The primary purpose is to enhance the understanding of migration dynamics and strengthen national capacities related to migration and human mobility data. The role will support coordination frameworks with relevant authorities and ensure that available information is effectively used for planning and decision-making. Key contributions include reinforcing project activities with government partners, developing and delivering training programs, and improving the monitoring of project results in migration, human mobility, and data management. The consultant will directly support the DTM Coordinator in achieving project outcomes over a six-month period through defined, measurable deliverables.
Responsibilities
The role involves comprehensive project management, including developing detailed work plans, coordinating daily project activities, and maintaining a progress tracking system with key performance indicators and risk mitigation strategies. It includes supporting the preparation of operational plans, budgets, concept notes, and technical terms of reference, as well as tracking recommendations and identifying constraints for corrective action. Coordination with government partners is crucial, requiring support for technical and operational collaboration, preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, and facilitating joint action plans. The consultant will also be responsible for developing and delivering training programs by assessing capacity needs, designing training modules, and providing post-training support. Finally, the role requires robust monitoring and documentation, including updating indicator tracking tools, documenting best practices and lessons learned, preparing progress and final reports, and maintaining a structured document archive.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in project management and monitoring is essential. This includes practical experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring donor-funded activities, and significant collaboration with governmental institutions. Proven experience in designing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is required, along with relevant experience in migration, human mobility, displacement, or data management. Experience organizing consultations, multi-stakeholder workshops, and field missions is also necessary. Experience with IOM or UN agencies is an advantage, as is prior experience in Chad's operational context.
Skills
Proficiency in project management cycle, ability to track results, products, activities, indicators, and means of verification. Excellent institutional coordination skills. Capacity to design and facilitate participatory training. Understanding of migration and human mobility dynamics in Chad. Ability to produce clear, concise, and structured technical reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools. Familiarity with KoboToolbox or Power BI is advantageous. Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and meet deadlines.