CFA2026/030_CCCM Project Assistant_Port-au-Prince Haiti
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. In Haiti, a severe security situation has led to massive population displacement, with nearly 1.49 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) recorded. The CCCM approach aims to improve living conditions in displacement sites and foster coordination among humanitarian actors, national authorities, and affected communities.
Job Purpose
The CCCM Project Assistant, based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure interventions led by IOM's CCCM unit. This role provides technical assistance for construction, rehabilitation, and improvement activities in displacement sites, collective centers, and community infrastructure. The objective is to enhance the safety, resilience, and living conditions for displaced populations and host communities, addressing critical humanitarian needs in shelter, water, sanitation, and community infrastructure. The position contributes to IOM's mandate of assisting in orderly migration and upholding the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of CCCM activities, focusing on infrastructure interventions in Port-au-Prince and other departments, including site maintenance, planning, and development according to donor requirements and project guidelines. Assist in emergency interventions in other departments, preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), work plans, and site plans. Support the execution of practical assessments, technical documentation, and contracts for construction and rehabilitation. Assist in preparing BoQs, verifying technical specifications, and inspecting material quality. Monitor construction and rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with designs, technical specifications, and IOM standards. Assist in conducting topographic surveys and site planning. Help develop and update work plans and preliminary drawings. Identify and procure necessary materials for CCCM infrastructure operations. Ensure activities align with defined specifications and promptly notify relevant colleagues of any changes. Support the production of timely reports and maintain a clear tracking tool for technical activities. Facilitate community engagement and maintain coordination with humanitarian partners. Verify documentation for works and contractual agreements, ensuring timely payments. Perform other assigned tasks.
Work Experience
Experience in emergency humanitarian operations, particularly site planning and development. Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Total Station, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Experience supervising work on IDP sites and in CCCM aspects (Protection, Shelter/NFI, WASH). Understanding of displacement and durable solutions. Proven ability to supervise casual labor for infrastructure work. Experience with international humanitarian organizations or NGOs in a multicultural setting. Experience in M&E and report writing.
Skills
Knowledge of the country's displacement profile. Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Essential coordination skills within the unit, IOM, and externally. Strong sense of confidentiality, performance management, and accountability. Proactive initiative-taking ability. Indispensable analytical and problem-solving skills.