Description
IOM is seeking a Project Associate (Durable Solutions) to support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of durable solutions interventions under IOM Burundi's programme portfolio.
The incumbent will contribute to the effective delivery of Durable Solutions activities in line with IOM's strategic priorities in Burundi, with a focus on community-based approaches supporting return, local integration, and resilience of displacement-affected communities.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities of the durable solutions programme in Burundi following IOM standards and donor requirements.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on durable solutions project topics.
- Monitor the budget and verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget-related information.
- Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties.
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor, and suggest remedial actions.
- Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations, and other forms of documentation.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to durable solutions programming.
- Participate in meetings and conferences related to durable solutions; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
- Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
- Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience; or, Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Demonstrated skills in supporting livelihoods development and/or financial inclusion initiatives in displacement-affected and fragile settings.
- Proven ability to contribute to the design and implementation of social cohesion, dialogue, and community engagement activities.
- Strong skills in community-level coordination and engagement with government counterparts, local authorities, community structures, civil society actors, and implementing partners.
- Ability to support knowledge transfer and capacity strengthening of local actors and community representatives.
- Solid skills in programme implementation support, including activity planning, field follow-up, coordination of partners, monitoring of activities, and consolidation of inputs for reporting.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to collect, synthesize, and share field-level information.
- Fluency in French and Kirundi, as well as working knowledge of English.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
Contract Details:
- Special Short Term Graded contract (up to 9 months)
- Grade: G-5