Background

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a National Project Officer to support its e-waste project in Kampala, Uganda. This role is crucial for integrating e-waste and circular economy principles into national strategies and ensuring effective project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the MECC and E – waste project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
• Provide technical support to ensure the effective integration of e-waste and circular economy approaches within Uganda’s KDMECC National Plan of Action and the MECR Strategy 2025–2028.
• Keep the supervisor regularly informed on project implementation progress, highlighting any gaps or emerging challenges, and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
• Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
• Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
• Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
• Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
• Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
• Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Project Management, Innovation, Migration Studies, Climate Policy, Development Studies, or a related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of design software such as Canva or Adobe for developing advocacy documents is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively, and
• Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail, and creativity

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the MECC and E – waste project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
• Provide technical support to ensure the effective integration of e-waste and circular economy approaches within Uganda’s KDMECC National Plan of Action and the MECR Strategy 2025–2028.
• Keep the supervisor regularly informed on project implementation progress, highlighting any gaps or emerging challenges, and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
• Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
• Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
• Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
• Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
• Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
• Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of design software such as Canva or Adobe for developing advocacy documents is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively, and
• Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail, and creativity

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Project Management, Innovation, Migration Studies, Climate Policy, Development Studies, or a related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.