Project Manager (Migration Projects)

About the role

The Project Manager directs, manages, coordinates, implements, controls and completes project(s) and leads project team(s), staying aligned with ICMPD's strategy, goals, regulatory framework, administrative practices and procedures, as well as partner and donor agreements. The role contributes actively to project and capacity development and resource mobilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Project cycle management: define project plans, scope, objectives and budgets with stakeholders, set milestones, quality standards and risks, measure performance and deliver accurate donor reports on time.
• Resource management: identify the resources needed within the project budget, define team skills, roles and responsibilities, and negotiate contracts with subcontractors, consultants and service providers on a transparent, competitive basis.
• Stakeholder management: manage stakeholder expectations, maintain regular communication and circulate project updates.
• Team management: build the team's knowledge base, motivate and mentor members, and evaluate the performance of team members, experts, consultants and service providers regularly.
• Project development and resource mobilisation: contribute to project and portfolio design supporting capacity development, and initiate resource mobilisation and fund-raising proposals.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted instead.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and managing projects and project teams in migration or a closely related field at the international level.
• Solid drafting, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset.

Required skills

• Ability to manage projects and teams internationally and to promote capacity development across the project cycle.
• Analytical thinking and ability to integrate new approaches and innovations.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning tools.
• Experience building networks and partnerships, and deploying knowledge management and resource mobilisation activities.
• Proficiency with standard IT tools.