Project Development Support Unit Coordinator (P)

About the role

The Project Development Support Unit Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Burundi, coordinating with project managers and the Regional Office for East Africa in Nairobi. The role covers project conceptualization, proposal development, internal communications and the mission's external communication strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the drafting of project concepts and proposals in PRIMA, aligned with IOM's mandate, the mission's strategy and donors' requirements
• Ensure institutional and regional frameworks are embedded throughout the project cycle
• Supervise the unit's international and national staff and handle related human resources matters
• Strengthen relations with donors, organise and follow up on meetings, and identify funding opportunities
• Streamline communication between the mission and international teams and offices, and support project inception and review meetings
• Update the project tracking and funding opportunity database and advise on donor reporting and contracts
• Oversee the external communication strategy, including social media, information campaigns and media relations
• Contribute to inter-agency media and communication working groups and advise field staff on public information
• Organise outreach activities, represent IOM at stakeholder events and liaise with programme managers to update the mission website

Required profile

• Master's degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, International Development or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or a university degree with seven years
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an advantage
• Experience in technical writing, editing and reporting in English and French; donor relations and report writing experience is an advantage
• Demonstrable knowledge of Burundi's political and humanitarian issues
• International mobility required for externally recruited staff

Required skills

• Familiarity with international development and humanitarian intervention areas
• Advanced research, writing, outreach and communications skills
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts and methods

Applications are submitted through the IOM online application system; offers are subject to funding confirmation and to medical, security and accreditation clearances. The closing date is 26 November 2026.