National Project Support Officer
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Central African Republic (CAR) collaborates with the government to foster community strengthening, state presence, and resilience among recovering communities. Working with local and national authorities, civil society, and the private sector, the program aims to support community development and sustainable solutions, including infrastructure, essential services, and social cohesion, particularly in host and returnee communities.
Job Purpose
The National Project Support Officer, under the general supervision of the Programme Manager and direct supervision of the Project Support Coordinator, plays a crucial role in supporting the development, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of projects. This position is integral to the IOM's efforts in CAR to promote community stabilization and sustainable development. The role contributes to aligning project activities with national development plans and UN frameworks, ensuring effective implementation and timely reporting to donors. By supporting project development and monitoring, the officer helps ensure that projects address key migration management priorities and contribute to the overall resilience and recovery of communities.
Responsibilities
Support project development activities by contributing technically, drafting funding submissions and activity proposals, and ensuring internal coherence and inter-project coordination. Identify new funding opportunities complementary to ongoing projects. Assist in preparing periodic project implementation reports for donors, ensuring compliance with deadlines, quality standards, IOM procedures, and donor requirements. Monitor project activities by documenting key decisions, issues, deviations, and associated risks, along with mitigation measures. Maintain project risk management matrices. Organize and facilitate the systematic collection, processing, analysis, and documentation of project data for reporting. Draft briefing notes, bulletins, and presentations to support public information efforts. Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender, child protection, and accountability to affected populations into project documentation. Participate in internal meetings and undertake required field travel.
Work Experience
Experience in project development, proposal writing, and project cycle management, preferably within international organizations, UN agencies, or NGOs. Experience in monitoring program implementation and donor reporting (narrative and financial). Proven experience in coordinating with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Experience in collecting, processing, and documenting project data. Experience in humanitarian or development contexts, particularly in complex environments, is an asset.
Skills
Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills. Good knowledge of project cycle management, proposal development, and donor requirements. Strong organizational, coordination, and time management skills. Proficiency in MS Office suite and IOM project management tools. Ability to work independently, under pressure, and in a multicultural environment. Fluency in French (oral and written) is required. Practical knowledge of English, Sango, and local languages is an asset.