Project officer

Under the direct and overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) in Sofia, Bulgaria, the successful candidate(s) will be accountable and responsible for the planning, implementation and reporting of the activities of projects focused on migration flows management, integration and protection of vulnerable groups, as well as to facilitate communication and networking with public authorities, NGO’s, migrant communities and other relevant stakeholders.

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
2. Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation. 
3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures. 
4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 
6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts. 
7. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.   
8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums 
9. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents
10. Fluency in Bulgarian and English is required (oral and written). 
11. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
12. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
13. Perform other related duties as required
    • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
    • Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
    • Fluency in Bulgarian and English is required (oral and written). 
    • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
    • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
    • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.