Project Officer at International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) was founded in 1993, upon the initiative of Austria and Switzerland. The organisation was created to serve as a support mechanism for informal consultations, and to provide expertise and efficient services in the newly emerging landscape of multilateral cooperation on migration and asylum issues.

ICMPD Today

ICMPD is an international organisation with 15 Member States (Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland), 146 staff members, a mission in Brussels and regional offices and representatives throughout Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. We receive funding from our Member States, the European Commission, the UN and other multilateral institutions, as well as bilateral donors. ICMPD holds UN observer status.

Our Purpose

The purpose of ICMPD is to promote innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies and to function as a service exchange mechanism for governments and organisations.Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer implements and coordinates ICMPD's border management and security project activities in the Republic of Benin.
S/he contributes to stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity development of beneficiaries.
S/he must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French and English languages. 
The Project Officer implements and coordinates activities throughout the project(s) full life cycle.
All activities undertaken in alignment with the regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD and within assigned work plans and budgets.
S/he supports new project development, knowledge management, and resource mobilisation activities.
S/he contributes to capacity development to support all stakeholders and partners in improving their capabilities.

Requirements

Master's Degree related to the area of work or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in full project cycle implementation in the field of migration or relevant related field, at the international level.
Good organisational, drafting and communication skills.
Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset.
Proficiency in the use of standard IT tools.

Salary
2,882.00 EUR Monthly (Net)