UNV - United Nations Volunteers · Uganda
The National Project Officer at IOM Uganda will support the Migration Environment Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) Unit in coordinating disaster risk reduction and climate resilience initiatives. This role involves technical and operational coordination, disaster risk analysis, and integrating climate mobility into community programs. The officer will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of projects and adherence to IOM procedures. The position aims to strengthen adaptive capacities and promote sustainable solutions to prevent and address displacement.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience in disaster risk reduction
Knowledge of climate change and migration issues
Strong project management skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Proficiency in report writing and documentation
Context:
IOM is committed to humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In Uganda, its Migration Environment Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) Unit works with government, communities and partners to reduce disaster- and climate-related displacement, protect people affected by crises, strengthen preparedness and anticipatory action, and advance durable, climate-resilient solutions.
Task description:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Manager - MECR and DRR WASH, the UN Volunteer will coordinate assigned MECR projects within delegated authority, ensuring technical coherence, effective partnerships and timely delivery within approved scope and budgets, in accordance with IOM procedures, donor requirements and safeguards.
a) Portfolio planning and delivery: Develop integrated workplans, budgets and procurement schedules; track milestones, expenditure, risks and contractual deliverables; recommend corrective action; and maintain complete records in PRIMA and approved systems.
b) Disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action: Support multi-hazard risk analysis, contingency planning, early warning and preparedness at national, district and community levels. Integrate mobility and protection considerations, strengthen local capacities and use rapid assessments to inform response and recovery.
c) Climate mobility and disaster information: Coordinate DTM, mobility analysis and multisectoral assessments, ensuring quality-assured collection, analysis and use of disaggregated data. Support disaster information systems, GIS and interoperability, applying data protection and sharing standards.
d) Resilient infrastructure and livelihoods: Coordinate community energy hubs, renewable-energy cooperatives, water systems and climate-resilient livelihoods, from feasibility and site selection through commissioning and handover. Ensure safeguards, inclusive governance, market viability, community ownership and operation and maintenance arrangements.
e) Procurement and partner performance: Prepare technical procurement documentation and support transparent evaluations and selection. Monitor consultants, vendors and partners against agreed standards and deliverables, coordinating compliant contracting, payments, asset management and close-out.
f) Monitoring, accountability and reporting: Implement results frameworks, M&E; tools and reporting schedules aligned with the MECR Strategy. Verify evidence, prepare donor and management reports, strengthen accountability to affected populations and apply lessons to improve delivery.
g) Partnerships and policy coordination: Maintain government, community, UN and other stakeholder partnerships; represent IOM in assigned forums; and track agreed actions. Support KDMECC implementation, localization and integration of human mobility and durable solutions into DRR, adaptation and development planning.
h) Programme development and unit support: Prepare concepts, proposals, budgets and donor briefs; track policy and financing opportunities; and support resource mobilization, knowledge management, audit readiness and team coordination. Perform other related duties as assigned.