National Project Officer – Capacity Building & Development

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a National Project Officer to join its Capacity Building and Development Unit in San José, Costa Rica. Reporting to the Programme Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the officer will lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects that strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders and support the integration of migrants.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the full life‑cycle of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with IOM policies, grant agreements and financial, logistical and technical requirements.
• Monitor progress against work plans, document results, analyse deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Integrate gender, protection, human‑rights and other cross‑cutting issues into programme activities.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools.
• Support information management, including preparation of press releases, website updates and visibility materials.
• Identify new project opportunities, conduct background research, assess local context and draft sections of project proposals.

Required profile

• University degree in social sciences, development studies, international relations or a related field.
• Relevant experience in project management, capacity‑building initiatives or migration‑related programmes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce clear reports and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Required skills

• Project management methodologies and tools.
• Monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Financial and logistical coordination.