National Project Officer – Migration Governance and Protection

International Organization for Migration · Dakar

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission with Coordination Functions for Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone based at IOM Dakar, and in close coordination with relevant programme and technical units of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Senegal, the National Project Officer – Migration Governance and Protection will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation, monitoring and reporting of migration governance and protection activities in IOM Senegal under the project "Enhancing Protection and Assistance along the Western African Atlantic Route (WAAR)".
The incumbent will contribute to liaison, information-sharing and technical exchanges with relevant stakeholders and participating IOM offices, while supporting project activities, partnerships, reporting and capacity-building efforts in IOM Senegal.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission with Coordination Functions for Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone based at IOM Dakar, and in close coordination with relevant programme and technical units of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Senegal, the National Project Officer – Migration Governance and Protection will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation, monitoring and reporting of migration governance and protection activities in IOM Senegal under the project "Enhancing Protection and Assistance along the Western African Atlantic Route (WAAR)". The incumbent will contribute to liaison, information-sharing and technical exchanges with relevant stakeholders and participating IOM offices, while supporting project activities, partnerships, reporting and capacity-building efforts in IOM Senegal.

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