Field Project Associate (DRU-Flow Monitoring)- (affiliated Contractor) (required Number-1)

Organizational Context

IOM, a UN-related organization, is the leading agency in migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. This Field Project Associate role is situated within the IOM Data and Research Team, specifically contributing to Data and Research Unit Operations in Ethiopia. The position supports the successful implementation of IOM's data research operations and related projects in the country, focusing on critical migration data.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this Field Project Associate role is to provide essential support to the IOM Data and Research Team in Ethiopia, ensuring the successful implementation of data research operations and related projects. This position is critical for advancing IOM's overarching mandate to promote humane and orderly migration, save lives, and protect people on the move. The associate will contribute significantly by verifying and monitoring the quality of data collection, retrieving, compiling, analyzing, and presenting vital information on specific project topics. Through these efforts, the role directly informs evidence-based programming and responses to displacement, facilitating pathways for regular migration, and providing crucial services and advice to governments and migrants. By ensuring robust and reliable data, the associate helps IOM to effectively address complex migration challenges, strengthen its support to vulnerable populations, and drive solutions to displacement in Ethiopia, thereby contributing to the organization's broader goals of fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all.

Responsibilities

The Field Project Associate will play a crucial role in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, with a strong focus on data integrity. This involves verifying and monitoring the quality of data collection, ensuring robust quality control, and taking necessary corrective measures. A core duty is to retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present comprehensive information and data on specific project topics. In coordination with the DRU team, the associate will develop detailed work plans and activity schedules for data collection, processing, and analysis across all agreed coverage areas. The role also entails drafting regular status reports, identifying any shortfalls in delivery, and proposing effective remedial actions. Furthermore, the associate will facilitate regional endorsement and maintain effective communication with government focal points to ensure smooth operational execution. Responsibilities extend to drafting correspondence on project issues, preparing and updating various forms of documentation including reports, briefing notes, graphics, and statistical tables. The position requires responding to complex information requests, managing files and records, and organizing key events such as meetings, workshops, and training sessions. The associate will actively participate in meetings and conferences, coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. Monitoring the work of implementing partners and reporting non-compliances is also essential. Finally, the role involves gathering timely information on displacement and population mobility, supporting Flow Monitoring Operations, and providing guidance and training to new or junior staff members.

Work Experience

Candidates should possess experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with migrants, refugees, IDPs, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups is essential. A minimum of three years' experience in field-level data collection, research, and community-based response approaches is required, particularly in rural and remote areas of Ethiopia. Knowledge of Geographic Positioning System (GPS) tools, Open Data Kit (ODK), and Kobo technology is also necessary. Prior work with international humanitarian organizations or NGOs in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas. Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming. Knowledge of financial rules and regulations. Ability to transfer knowledge and skills on data collection, processing, and analysis. Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). Very good communication and interpersonal skills.

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