Project Associate - MECC/DRR/Durable Solutions
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. The RE2CLID programme in Kigoma, Tanzania, funded by the EU, focuses on resilience and climate-induced displacement. This role provides essential programmatic support to the programme, working collaboratively with internal teams, government counterparts, and partners to ensure effective implementation and evidence-based programming.
Job Purpose
The Project Associate will provide crucial programmatic support to the RE2CLID programme in Kigoma, Tanzania, which addresses climate- and disaster-related displacement in the Lake Tanganyika basin. This role is vital for ensuring high-quality planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programme activities. The incumbent will facilitate stakeholder coordination, contribute to knowledge generation and institutional learning, and support evidence-based programming and coherent delivery. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams, government counterparts, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to advance community-driven recovery, resilience, and durable solutions for displaced populations.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, retrieving, compiling, and analyzing project-related data, and monitoring project budgets. The role involves acting as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with diverse units and external parties, and drafting status reports and correspondence. The Project Associate will prepare and update project documentation, respond to information requests, maintain project files, and organize meetings and workshops. Participation in meetings with local authorities, partners, and UN agencies is required to coordinate implementation. The role also includes assisting in monitoring implementing partners, reporting non-compliance, and providing guidance to junior staff.
Work Experience
Required experience includes liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups is essential. Prior work experience within international humanitarian organizations, or non-government or government institutions in a multicultural setting is considered an advantage.
Skills
Proficiency in field coordination and liaison, with the ability to engage effectively with local authorities, community representatives, and partners. Knowledge of climate action project design and implementation, durable solutions, and Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Skills in budget proposal development and management. Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, survey design, and field data collection methodologies. Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) and data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance.