Description
IOM is seeking a Project Associate to support the interventions undertaken under the Disaster, Displacement, Response and Recovery Unit.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, monitoring budget, verifying availability of funds, and obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of project activities
- Monitoring budget and verifying availability of funds
- Leading necessary administrative and logistical coordination of project implementation
- Drafting various reports, presentations, and communication products
- Contributing to ideation of new areas of work and proposal and budget development
- Coordinating with government counterparts and other stakeholders
- Leading organization of meetings, workshops, and training sessions
- Representing IOM in relevant meetings and conferences
- Assisting in monitoring work of implementing partners/service providers/consultants
- Providing guidance/training to new/junior staff
- Maintaining project documentation
- Undertaking duty travel as required
The ideal candidate should have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
- Three years of relevant professional experience
- Progressively responsible experience of project management in the context of disaster and/or climate change
- Experience of working with disaster-affected people, climate migrants, and other vulnerable groups
- Solid understanding of disaster and climate change scenario of Bangladesh
- Proficiency in Office software package, enterprise resource planning software, general artificial intelligence tools
- Fluency in English and Bangla
IOM offers a fixed-term contract of one year with the possibility of extension.
The application deadline is 11/25/2026, 12:55 PM.
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