Project Operations Officer, Benin

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organization with 19 Member States and active in more than 90 countries worldwide, it takes a regional approach in its work to create efficient cooperation and partnerships along migration routes. Priority regions include Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Silk Routes, Western Balkans and Türkiye. ICMPD has vast experience in bridging the gap between theory and practice. According to these principles, ICMPD provides policy makers with the necessary groundwork needed to make decisions. The ICMPD regional office for West Africa is located in Abuja.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Job ID: VA25P137V01
Location: Benin, Edo (Home-based / Remote)
Duration of Assignment: 12 months
Grade: LP2

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer implements and coordinates ICMPD's border management and security project activities in the Republic of Benin.
• S/he contributes to stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity development of beneficiaries.
• S/he must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French and English languages. 
• The Project Officer implements and coordinates activities throughout the project(s) full life cycle.
• All activities undertaken in alignment with the regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD and within assigned work plans and budgets.
• S/he supports new project development, knowledge management, and resource mobilisation activities.
• S/he contributes to capacity development to support all stakeholders and partners in improving their capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree related to the area of work or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full project cycle implementation in the field of migration or relevant related field, at the international level.
• Good organisational, drafting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, proficiency in the language of the duty station is an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of standard IT tools.

Salary
2,882.00 EUR Monthly (Net) 

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online