Description
IOM is seeking a Programme Associate – Protection G5 to support the effective operational, administrative, financial, and procurement activities of the Protection Unit across Yemen.
The incumbent will contribute to timely project implementation, budget monitoring, procurement follow-up, documentation, reporting support, and compliance with IOM rules, donor requirements, and applicable operational procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate administrative, operational, financial, and procurement support for the Protection Unit
- Prepare, process, and follow up on financial documents and liaise with relevant units
- Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and identify financial risks
- Support procurement planning and verify goods and services meet programme needs
- Act as focal point for operational follow-up related to Protection premises and field implementation needs
- Review beneficiary payment and assistance documentation for completeness and consistency
- Retrieve, compile, and prepare financial, operational, and administrative inputs for reports and project closure processes
- Set up and maintain electronic and hard-copy files/records for procurement, finance, and project support documents
- Process and follow up on travel requests and Country Office documentation
- Liaise with sub-offices, field staff, Implementing Partners, and internal support units to resolve operational bottlenecks
- Facilitate rapid administrative, procurement, payment, and logistical follow-up for Protection interventions during emergencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Three years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in administration, finance, procurement, logistics, project operations, or programme support
- Experience in budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, payment processing, procurement follow-up, and financial documentation
- Strong knowledge of administrative, financial, procurement, and operational support procedures
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and maintain discretion in sensitive operational environments
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
Contract Details:
- Special Short Term Graded contract (up to 9 months)
- Initial contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension