International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

PROJECT OFFICER - LP2 - BAGHDAD

  • Baghdad
  • International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
  • Posted date: 2 weeks before
  • End date: 2025-03-01

Job Title: PROJECT OFFICER - LP2 - BAGHDAD

Job In Baghdad

Company: International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Start Date: 2025-01-27

End Date: 2025-03-01




Job Description

Functional Overview:

The Project Officer implements and coordinates activities throughout the project(s) full life cycle. All activities undertaken in alignment with the regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD and within assigned work plans and budgets. S/he supports new project development, knowledge management, and resource mobilisation activities. S/he contributes to capacity development to support all stakeholders and partners in improving their capabilities.

Key Results

Project Cycle Implementation: 

In support of the Project Manager, project(s) full life cycle implementation effectively handled and coordinated, such as regular review of project(s) plans, coordination and deployment of resources and monitoring of budgets. Status of deliverables and progress on mitigation of risks regularly provided, including reports on financial and resource utilisation. Implementation is underpinned by effective outreach, communication and project visibility activities as determined by the Project Manager.


Project Operations and Resource Utilisation:

In line with the project(s) structure, processes and workflows created for the project team(s) to ensure the positive progress of the project(s) including effective utilisation of project funds. Continual mutual development effectively undertaken with project team members and feedback provided to each other on project work undertaken. Short-term contracts for experts, consultants and/or service providers managed and performance reviewed in accordance with their terms of reference and specifications.


Support to Stakeholder Management:

A range of project-related documents systematically researched and drafted, including status updates, reports, budget overviews and discussion papers to assist the Project Manager with the flow of information to and communication with stakeholders and donors. Project events, meetings, workshops and other activities organised and coordinated in line with the project’s work plan, identifying participants and resource persons. All communication effectively undertaken with relevant stakeholders.

Project Development: 

 In collaboration with the Project Manager, new project concepts and potential resources effectively identified and developed, based on a review of project results and recording of best practices and lessons learned.



Required Expertise:

  • Capability to effectively implement activities of the full project cycle in an international
    context.
  • Ability to draft and monitor work plans and budgets in line with financial regulations and
    administrative instruments, as well as reporting tasks.
  • Ability to integrate new approaches and innovations and ensure the cost-effective use of
    project funds.
  • Capability to establish good working relations with project teams and stakeholders to ensure
    effective coordination in the assigned area of work.
  • Effective communication, outreach and networking.


Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills:

  • Master's Degree related to the area of work or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in full project cycle implementation in the field of migration or relevant related field, at the international level.
  • Good organisational, drafting and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, proficiency in the language of the duty station is an
    asset.
  • Proficiency in the use of standard IT tools.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in English through the ICMPD online
recruitment system at Careers at ICMPD by midnight (CET) of the closing date specified above. For this purpose, candidates will first need to register with the ICMPD
website. Once the relevant data has been entered, candidates will be able to apply for vacancies.
Please note that in the course of the online application, the motivation letter and personal CV must be uploaded
All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well
before the deadline stated above. Applications received after the published deadline, and offline
applications submitted via email, fax or post, will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applicants
are expected to be available for a personal/telephone interview.
In the event of a technical issue with your application, please email recruitment@icmpd.org.


General Information:
ICMPD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to offer a different contract type and/or
duration, or to cancel the recruitment.



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