22 September 2014

Information / Reporting Officer

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATESClassification: Official, Grade P1Type of Appointment : Special Short Term Six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date : As soon as possibleReference Code: SVN2014/95(O)-EXTEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, YemenApplications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission in IOM Sudan, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the Information / Reporting Officer will be accountable and responsible for providing technical programmatic support to the reporting requirements particularly within the framework of IOM’s humanitarian response.Core Functions / Responsibilities:Follow up within the project coordinators, Regional Office (RO) and Regional Accounting Support (RAS) for the timely preparation, review and submission of interim and/ or final narrative reports to donors. Ensure these are in line with specific donor requirements, that they clearly discuss results achieved and that submitted copies are shared with relevant units.Keep track of donor reporting requirements and submission deadlines for each project.Draft internal and external information materials (situation reports, presentations, press notes, newsletters, info/fact sheets, photobooks) based on active dialogue with various Programme Managers, Heads of Sub-Office and relevant Divisions in Khartoum and Headquarters.Liaise with the Donor Relations Division (DRD) at Headquarters (HQs) and other stakeholders on external information sharing, reporting, liaison and outreach, and other donor-related matters.Disseminate relevant information material in a timely and quality manner; leverage use of available IOM social media in coordination with relevant units in Khartoum and Headquarters.In close coordination with the Resources Management Officer (RMO), keep track of status of donor contributions, outreach activities implemented, and proposals developed.Assist with project development as required, including the development of project proposals, concept notes and other relevant tools. Assist with the drafting of donor reports, as needed.Assist in the planning, logistics and organization of weekly and monthly internal meetings as requested. This includes the coordination between programme managers to receive their inputs after the meetings in order to create and finalize Notes for File (NFF) and Instruction documents.Prepare for donor visits in coordination with the Chief of Mission and Project Coordinator. This includes ensuring that sufficient visibility and information/ communication materials are available.Undertake duty travel to Sub-Offices, as necessary.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; • Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; • Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; • Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; • Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; • Displays mastery of subject matter; • Contributes to a collegial team environment; • Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; • Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.Required Qualifications and Experience• Master’s Degree in Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or • University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.• Experience in communications, resource, and business strategy development; • Sound knowledge of project development, report writing and financial administration; • Significant reporting and database experience required, preferably with Microsoft Access.Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 01, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.For further information, please refer to:In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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