JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Coordinate the  implementation of the Programme activities on  the national level, in a timely manner and be responsible for its administrative and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
2. Coordinate liaisons with the beneficiaries, donor, partner organizations, government partners,  and the IOM.
3. When and if needed,  provide thematic support on return to a team of National Focal Points  of the implementing COs (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo*).
4. Monitor and assess the developments of  return procedures in Serbia , identify and report any change in priorities, significant events, decisions, problems or risks requiring project adjustments to the National Program Coordinator HGMM or CoMs and the donor.
5. Monitor project progress to document and evaluate results, increase effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.
6. Identify constraints and obstacles to the implementation of project, propose solutions in consultation with Supervisor in a timely manner.
7. Participate in monitoring of project  expenditures and financial reports with the aim of contributing to  effective management and adequate burn rate.
9. Participate in relevant meetings, and other events to promote project activities and disseminate results.
10. Prepare donor and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the donor, and other stakeholders.
11. Establish an internal reporting system, monthly updates, and regular progress reports and monitor daily the availability of resources, progress toward project indicators, project quality and challenges.
12. Undertake duty travel relating to project assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and workshops/trainings, as required.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the National Program Coordinator HMMG/Chief of Mission.

Education

• University degree in International Law, Migration Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High school degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the above field.

Experience

• Knowledge, experience, and skills related to the migration and return management ;
• Experience in field work and migrant protection;
• At least five years of experience in project management;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;
• Analytical skills, including ability to draft clearly and concisely;
• Good level of computer literacy;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; and,
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking