Overview
The Project Coordinator (IBG) will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the Immigration and Border Governance Unit of IOM Costa Rica Mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monitoring, effective implementation and overall management of the activities of the IBG Unit.
- Supervise project support staff and monitor the work of consultants.
- Participate in monitoring projects progress, documenting and evaluating results.
- Review and assess projects’ compliance with objectives, budgets, M&E Frameworks and work plans.
- Provide inputs for project proposals, donor reports, and partner agreements.
- Contribute to the design and development of new programs, projects and activities.
- Participate in donor meetings, briefings, conferences, and liaise with partners.
- Contribute to the collection, study, and sharing of relevant information/data on immigration and border governance.
- Brief the Program Coordinator on program matters and national current affairs.
- Organize and support capacity building and training activities.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree; or, four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
- Experience in liaising with government counterparts at high level, UN agencies and/or non- governmental organizations; Knowledge of migration governance issues at the international and regional levels; Experience working in the development and humanitarian fields; Experience in regional project development and implementation; Experience in labour migration is an advantage; Understanding and experience of working with international human rights instruments, tools and standards with the adaptation and implementation of the same in developing countries.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in development, Political or Social Sciences, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
