Project Officer (Migration Governance and Border Management)

About the role

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) runs technical assistance initiatives in Libya to strengthen institutional capacities, improve migration and border management governance and support operational cooperation among Libyan institutions. The Project Officer, based in Libya, supports the day-to-day implementation and coordination of these activities under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close coordination with the project team and Libyan authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate activities across the full project cycle, including reviewing project plans, deploying resources and monitoring budgets, and reporting on deliverables, progress, financial and resource use and risk mitigation.
• Support new project development, knowledge management and resource mobilisation, and contribute to capacity development for stakeholders and partners.
• Manage short-term contracts for experts, consultants and service providers, reviewing performance against terms of reference and specifications.
• Draft project documents such as status updates, reports, budget overviews and discussion papers, and organise events, meetings and workshops in line with the work plan.
• Work with the Project Manager to identify new project concepts and potential resources, drawing on lessons learned and best practices.

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 3 years of experience implementing full project cycles in migration or a closely related field at the international level.
• Good organisational, drafting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic; other languages are an asset.

Required skills

• Ability to draft and monitor work plans and budgets in line with financial regulations and administrative instruments.
• Effective communication, outreach and networking.
• Proficiency in standard IT tools.