Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in N’Djamena and direct supervision of the DDRR Programme Manager in close coordination with the DDR/PVE Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting implementation and oversight of IOM activities in support of the Government of Chad’s  Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) Programme in Lac Province, and the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Programme as part of the Doha framework.

1. Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect changing environment on the field. 

2. Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

3. Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions.
4. Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.
5. Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties.
6. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

7. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

8. Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.

9. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.

10. Periodic travel to the field for monitoring as required.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or,
• 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 five years of relevant professional experience.