Programme Support Officer (JLMP)

Organizational Context and Scope

The African Union (AU), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is implementing the Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) in Africa.

The JLMP is a long-term continental initiative focused on improving labour migration governance for development and integration across Africa. The programme aligns with the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a strategic focus on intra-African labour migration.

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Special Liaison Office (SLO) in Addis Ababa and the direct supervision of the JLMP Programme Coordinator at the African Union Commission (AUC), the Programme Support Officer will support the coordination and implementation of programme activities.

The selected candidate will be part of the AUC Programme Support Unit (PSU) and will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities

The Programme Support Officer will:

• Support coordination and communication among IOM, ILO, GIZ and other stakeholders to ensure activities are implemented according to the approved work plan.

• Draft and consolidate narrative reports in line with programme reporting and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) requirements.

• Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs, talking points and position papers related to labour migration in Africa.

• Assist in organizing Steering Committee meetings and technical committee sessions.

• Support programme implementation monitoring against the JLMP logical framework and donor requirements.

• Organize and coordinate workshops, trainings and meetings, including preparation of reports and meeting minutes.

• Maintain stakeholder networks to facilitate information sharing and collaboration.

• Support project evaluations in coordination with the M&E Officer.

• Maintain and update the programme calendar and support activity coordination.

• Document best practices, lessons learned and knowledge products.

• Maintain organized project documentation and records.

• Monitor project implementation progress and identify operational bottlenecks.

• Analyze implementation reports and document significant developments or deviations.

• Facilitate collaboration with regional partners and institutions.

• Perform any other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Candidates must possess either:

• A Master’s degree in:

• Development Economics

• Political Science

• Business Administration

• Project Management

• Public Administration/Management

• or a related field

with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience;

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Professional Experience

Applicants should demonstrate experience in:

• Labour migration and programme implementation

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Project reporting and coordination

• Budget formulation and financial management

• Partnership development with governments, UN agencies, donors and INGOs

• Labour market information systems

• Labour and employment policy frameworks

• Collaboration with:

• RECs

• IOM

• ILO

• GIZ

• Donors

• Regional social partner organizations such as Business Africa, OATUU and ITUC Africa

Experience working with AU policy organs and continental labour migration initiatives is highly desirable.

Required Skills

Candidates should possess:

• Knowledge of labour migration policies and legal frameworks

• Familiarity with the JLMP framework and objectives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Report writing and technical drafting skills

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

• Proficiency in MS Office, spreadsheets and databases

Languages

For this position:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

• Knowledge of another UN language such as:

• French

• Arabic

• Chinese

• Russian

• Spanish

is considered an advantage.

Language proficiency may be assessed through written and/or oral examinations during the recruitment process.

Core Values

All IOM staff members are expected to demonstrate the following values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity

• Integrity and transparency

• Professionalism

• Courage

• Empathy

Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Teamwork

• Delivering results

• Managing and sharing knowledge

• Accountability

• Communication

Why Join IOM?

By joining IOM, you will contribute to a major continental initiative aimed at strengthening labour migration governance and promoting sustainable development across Africa. The organization offers a multicultural and professional environment where innovation, collaboration and impact-driven work are highly valued.