Programme Officer (Durable Solutions)

About the role

IOM's Burundi Country Office is looking for a Programme Officer (Durable Solutions) to support and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Durable Solutions Programme. The role sits under the Chief of Mission and the Programme Coordinator, coordinates with the Regional Office in Nairobi and Headquarters, and covers livelihoods, social cohesion and community engagement. Applications are submitted through the IOM WAVE system.

Key responsibilities

• Support the overall implementation of the Durable Solutions Programme, including its financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM policies, donor requirements and agreed timelines.
• Coordinate the work of staff, consultants, implementing partners and service providers, and maintain partnerships with government, donors, UN agencies and civil society.
• Draft progress and other reports and share information with donors and stakeholders.
• Analyze migration and durable solutions trends to inform funding opportunities, and help draft project proposals and follow-up initiatives.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation plans and tools, and to information management through updates, summaries and press releases.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, steering committees and working groups, and promote the mainstreaming of durable solutions in coordination bodies.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, International Development or a related field with two years of relevant experience; or a university degree in the same fields with four years of experience.
• Experience in programme management, reintegration and durable solutions programming, including area-based approaches and HDPN frameworks.
• Experience in community engagement, livelihoods and economic recovery interventions, and liaison with government authorities.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of UN and IOM regulations and project budgeting and financial management; PRIMA is a plus.
• International mobility is required for internationally recruited staff.