Project Development Support Unit Coordinator (P)

About the role

IOM Burundi's Project Development Support Unit (PDSU) is led under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with coordinators and project managers in Burundi and the Regional Office for East Africa in Nairobi. The coordinator is responsible for project conceptualization, proposal development, internal communications and the mission's external communication strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and consolidate the drafting of project concepts and proposals in PRIMA, aligned with IOM's mandate, the mission's strategy and donor requirements, and embed regional frameworks such as the Strategic Results Framework and the East and Horn of Africa Regional Strategy.
• Supervise the PDSU team (PDSU Officer, M&E Officer, Assistant and Communication Assistant) and handle related human resources needs.
• Strengthen relations with donors in Bujumbura, organise and follow up donor contacts and meetings, and identify funding opportunities.
• Streamline communication between the mission and international teams and offices, and support project inception and progress review meetings.
• Oversee the external communication strategy, including social media, information campaigns and links with local, regional and international media.
• Coordinate project development, monitoring and evaluation work plans, reporting and contract schedules, and advise field and programme staff on media and communication issues.
• Prepare donor reports, periodic reports and situation reports, maintain the project tracking and funding opportunity database, and represent IOM Burundi at stakeholder meetings.

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.
• Knowledge of Burundi's political and humanitarian issues.
• International mobility is required for internationally 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.