SVN-2026-032 National Project Officer (Capacity Building & Development Unit) | NOB, San Jose, Costa Rica

## SVN-2026-032 National Project Officer (Capacity Building & Development Unit) | NOB, San Jose, Costa Rica - Organization:IOM - International Organization for Migration - Office:IOM Regional Office San José Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in San José, Costa Rica, and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the National Project Officer will be responsible and accountable for managing projects under the Mission's Capacity Building and Development Unit, with a focus on strengthening the capacities of key stakeholders and supporting capacity-building initiatives for the integration of migrants. - Coordinate the overall implementation of the including the oversight of the financial, logistical, administrative and technical aspects in accordance with IOM's policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and grant agreements. - Monitor projects implementation according to the work plan, document and evaluate results, identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective actions. - Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation. - Develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools. Contribute to information management including awareness raising and visibility, press releases, website updates and other relevant information-sharing materials. - Identify potential areas for projects development and contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarising background information, assessing the local context and drafting segments of projects proposals. - Participate in the development and adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches and standard operations procedures to respond to emerging challenges in the county through a consultative process with other relevant parties in the office. - Coordinate the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements. - Liaise and coordinate with government entities, Implementing Partners (IPs), United Nation (UN) agencies, civil society, donors and other stakeholders. - Plan, develop, organise and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors. - Participate in relevant conferences, working groups, workshops, steering committees, working groups, and other forums. - Supervise, train, and guide project staff. - Undertake duty travel as required related to projects implementation and monitoring. - Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience - Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, - Bachelor's degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. 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 organisations; - Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and, - Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. - Strong project management skills, including work planning, budgeting, resource coordination, risk management, monitoring and reporting. - Sound knowledge of migration, migrant integration, capacity development, human rights and gender-responsive programming. - Ability to analyse programme data, identify implementation challenges and translate findings into practical recommendations and corrective actions. - Proven ability to develop project proposals, results frameworks, monitoring tools, donor reports and clear information products for diverse audiences. - Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships with government institutions, United Nations agencies, donors, civil society and implementing partners. - Ability to design and deliver participatory capacity-building activities, workshops and technical guidance adapted to different audiences. - Good knowledge of donor programming, compliance requirements, financial rules and regulations, and controls. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a multicultural environment. - Proficiency in standard office software and digital tools used for project management, data analysis, reporting and presentations. All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, Spanish and English is required. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: - Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. - Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. - Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. - Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. - Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies- behavioural indicators Level 2 - Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. - Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achi