Vacancy No.: | IOM-SVN/0050/2024 |
Position Title: | Project Associate - PDC |
Position Grade: | G-5 |
Required Positions: | One (1) |
Duty Station: | Moyale |
Type of Appointment: | Special Short-Term Contract, Nine months with the possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Date: | 12th of April 2024 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
Background
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a Under the overall administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-offices in Moyale and direct supervision of National Project Officer (Community Stabilization); the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for planning, implementation, and monitoring of key activities of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-funded project titled “Community-led Solution for Inclusive Socio-Economic Resilience towards Sustainable Peace in Conflict-Affected Areas in Ethiopia.” The project aims to enhance capacity of displacement-affected communities to identify and address their social cohesion and peacebuilding needs through gender-responsive community-based planning purposes and reduce conflict-related risks. It also aims to ensure enhanced economic status of vulnerable members of the displacement-affected communities through facilitated opportunities for on-farm and off-farm interventions and increased access to finance.
In so doing, the candidate will execute his/her duties in close coordination and collaboration with different stakeholders, partners, service providers and local authorities. The incumbent should be able to coordinate the work with local authorities and communities, implement activities timely and monitor activities to improve the quality. The incumbent is expected to frequently travel to the project implementation sites.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team in an ever changing and diverse environment. S/he needs to be solution orientated, hands-on and a good motivator and communicator with people.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Sociology, Rural Development, Agriculture, Migration Studies, Human Rights or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience
Experience
Skills
Languages
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 2
Managerial Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 2
Other
Any offer made to the candidate about this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and a work permit, as applicable.