National Programme Officer

Coordinates IOM Finland border management, returns and readmission project activities, covering implementation, monitoring, donor reporting, stakeholder liaison, capacity building and project development.

Department: IOM Finland

• Coordinate operational, administrative and financial aspects of projects
• Monitor project implementation and recommend actions to address gaps
• Develop work plans, budgets, monitoring tools and SOPs
• Coordinate collection, verification and analysis of project data and background information
• Prepare and disseminate project reports under IOM and donor requirements
• Liaise with donors, partners, UN agencies, authorities and government counterparts
• Plan and deliver capacity-building activities for staff, government, civil society partners and communities
• Supervise and train project staff

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field with two years of relevant professional experience, or master degree in a relevant field
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs
• Experience working with migrants in border management, returns and readmission, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking or other vulnerable groups
• Experience in project management and results-based management, including bilateral donor programmes and reporting
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of Finnish is required

• Offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar positions for 24 months
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residence, visa and security clearances
• Duty travel may be required for project implementation and monitoring