Project Officer (Community Resilience)

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM Micronesia, and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Community Resilience), and in coordination with relevant Project Managers of IOM FS of Micronesia Country Office (CO), the Project Officer (Community Resilience) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing activities to enhance community resilience to climate change and the impact of natural hazards, and particularly performing as Project Manager for the IOM Development Fund regional project on strengthening NGOs implemented in the IOM mission in the North Pacific. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, reporting, and liaising with partners regarding community development and resilience, including as well as DRR strategies, emergency response contingency plans, post-disaster assessments, and protecting well-being of those affected by disasters. The successful candidate may be required to support in emergency response activities, as necessary.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Manage projects related to NGO capacity building and implement associated activities in a timely manner, and track and monitor project expenditures and burn rates. Follow up on administrative and logistical support and provide technical guidance.
2. Organize the implementation of NGO grant mechanisms and other related climate change adaptation and displacement measures at the community level in close coordination with Government counterparts, and Sub-Offices.
3. Implement results-oriented interventions in coordination with the Community Resilience Coordinator and relevant Project Managers in relation to community development and resilience, in addition to coordinating, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities and deliverables by coordinating with partners and stakeholders.
4. Develop project communication strategies, branding and public information in coordination with country-level Programme Support Unit (PSU).
5. Engage and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, local authorities, other partners and community leaders as required, including for community-based interventions.
6. Prepare and ensure timely and quality preparation and submission of all project reports according to requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders.
7. Track project operations and maintain adequate documentation and records of project activities, data and reports in coordination with the Community Resilience Coordinator, relevant Project Managers and project staff.
8. Monitor hazards and provide support for potential emergency response activities as needed.
9. Design and implement community-based disaster risk management and community development and resilience building activities including emergency communications protocols and community vulnerability assessments and DRR / CCA plans.
10. Liaise with the Country Office’s Gender Focal Point in relation to gender inclusivity and improvements to women’s and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community participation in the DRM cycle; implement gender empowerment interventions at the community level.
11. Liaise with the Community Resilience Coordinator in relation to mainstreaming the participation and protection of persons with disabilities in the DRM cycle.
12. Where possible, support the reviewing and recording of Climate Change predictions for inclusion in DRM practices.
13. Research, write, formulate, and present any documents necessary for project development and reporting processes as needed.
14. Undergo duty travel to participate in monitoring visits and for training purposes at the request and approval of the direct supervisor and the CoM.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Policy/Administration, or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Working experience in project development and management;
• Working experience with an international organization, UN agency, or NGO;
• Experience in implementing disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation projects is a strong advantage; and
• Regional experience is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Good analytical and writing skills;
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple deliverables within the limited allowable timeframe; and
• Capacity Building (training) experience is advantageous.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in Micronesian language is an advantage

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.