​​national Project Officer (shelter & NFI)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency established in 1951, is the leading intergovernmental organization focused on migration. It collaborates with governments and partners to promote humane and orderly migration, provide humanitarian assistance, and support solutions for displacement. This role is based in Caracas, Venezuela, and contributes to IOM's mission.

Job Purpose

This National Project Officer (Shelter & NFI) role, based in Caracas, Venezuela, is a Special Short-Term contract until December 31, 2026. The position supports IOM's mandate to manage migration humanely and orderly, assist migrants in need, and address displacement challenges. The officer will contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) projects, ensuring alignment with IOM policies and donor requirements. The role is crucial for delivering humanitarian assistance and fostering international cooperation on migration issues within the Venezuelan context.

Responsibilities

The National Project Officer (Shelter & NFI) will assist in coordinating and monitoring project operations, administration, and finances, ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. Key duties include reporting project status, identifying implementation gaps, and proposing improvements. The role involves participating in the development of work plans, budgets, and M&E tools. Responsibilities also include collecting, verifying, and analyzing data, updating information systems, and preparing project reports. The officer will liaise with donors, partners, UN agencies, and government counterparts, and contribute to capacity-building activities. Additionally, the role entails supervising project staff, undertaking duty travel for monitoring and assessments, and participating in proposal development and communication efforts.

Work Experience

Experience is required in shelter, land, housing, community infrastructure, or humanitarian assistance programs, specifically supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) projects. The role also requires experience coordinating with government institutions, humanitarian actors, and local communities, managing multidisciplinary teams, and knowledge of Sphere Standards. Familiarity with IOM or UN operational procedures and humanitarian principles is beneficial.

Skills

Spanish fluency (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of English is desirable. Competencies include teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, communication, leadership, empowering others, building trust, strategic thinking, and humility.

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