Project Officer

Function: Project Officer (0,6 ft)

The project officer is responsible for the implementation of the activities of the programme: 'The Global Civil Society Migration and Development' (Civil Society MADE)'.

About ADPC

ADPC is a leading African diaspora think tank in Europe in the field of migration and development. It is a knowledge platform set up by the diaspora in order to spur and galvanize the contribution of African diaspora to the development of Africa in a more structured, sustainable and systematic manner. The Foundation is devoted to empowering African diaspora as change agents for the development of Africa and to advocate and contribute to policy and practical changes conducive to their effective participation in the overall development of Africa. Furthermore, ADPC is committed to stimulating informed policy dialogue and constructive debates between the diaspora and other stakeholders in the field of diaspora and development at different levels.

For more information, visit our website: www.diaspora-centre.org

In January 2014, ADPC starts a multi-year project initiated to increase the partnerships and action of civil society in the field of migration and development. The project is funded by the European Commission under the Thematic Programme of Cooperation with Third Countries in the areas of Migration and Asylum. ADPC is a member of consortium led by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) and leads a global thematic working group on diaspora and development. The duration of project is from January 2014 to October 2016.

For this project, ADPC is looking for a project officer with a proven media outreach, advocacy and communications experience and professional competency to organize expert meetings, workshops, conferences and webinars

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate global networking activities across countries and continents within the context of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)
• Organize expert meetings, workshops, conferences and webinars
• Communicate and liaise with consortium partners operating in Europe and beyond
• Manage the overall activities of the project
• Manage the administrative and budgeting requirements of the project
• Develop media outreach activities and strategies
• Write articles, policy briefs and thematic reports
• Develop a directory of organizations working on different themes in the field of migration and development
• Write donor reports
• Available to travel regularly
• Assist the director in the day to day activities related to this project

Required skills and experience:

• Academic qualification in social sciences - masters degree in development studies; migration and development or political economy - preferably with experience in the development in Africa
• Proven media outreach, advocacy and communications experience and professional competency to organize expert meeting, workshops, conferences and webinars
• Experience in writing high quality articles, policy briefs, reports and communication materials for a wider distribution
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Proven writing and editing skills and high level communication skills
• Fluent in English and preferably French as well
• At least 5 years relevant working experience with the African diaspora and with development related issues regarding Africa
• Strong knowledge in the field of migration and development
• Relevant work experience with NGOs and diaspora organisations
• At least five years of relevant experience in project management, including finance and fundraising and planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Outstanding organization and communication skills within cross cultural environments
• Capable to work independently and in an international team.

We only consider applicants entitled to work in the EU.

Starting date: October 1, 2014

Location: The Hague, The Netherlands

Your motivation letter, curriculum vitae and a relevant writing example in English should be submitted to ADPC via email to info@diaspora-centre.org. You can apply before 10 September 2014.