Senior Project Associate - Shelter (Gaza Response)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It supports governments and migrants by saving lives, protecting people on the move, and facilitating regular migration pathways. This role operates within the Gaza response, supporting shelter activities and coordinating with various units.
Job Purpose
This Senior Project Associate role is crucial for supporting the administrative, technical, and operational functions of the shelter team in the Gaza occupied Palestinian territory (OPT). The position involves participating in coordination efforts to ensure the smooth implementation of shelter activities. The role requires liaising effectively with different units within OPT, the Country Office, and regional units. The purpose is to contribute to the effective delivery of shelter assistance and support the overall IOM mission in the region, ensuring adherence to IOM guidelines and standards while managing project resources and reporting on progress.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include serving as the administrative focal point for project implementation, coordinating extensively with diverse units and parties to manage administrative actions. The role involves assisting in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of shelter activities, and providing functional guidance and supervision to the national shelter team. Preparing technical drawings and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), monitoring implementing partners and contractors against technical specifications, and tracking project budget implementation are essential. The Associate will analyze field data, compile status reports, maintain project files, and coordinate with partner NGOs and local authorities. Organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, providing inputs for SOPs and concept notes, and processing/tracking procurement actions are also key duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of progressive operational experience in humanitarian shelter implementation, infrastructure rehabilitation, or emergency NFI distributions is required. Experience with UN/INGO administrative systems, procurement workflows, and partner contract management is essential. Demonstrated field experience in managing and training national staff or engineering teams, liaising with external stakeholders and local authorities, and participating in the UN Shelter Cluster mechanism is also necessary.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) is required. Excellent time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask are necessary. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Proficiency in engineering/design software like AutoCAD is highly desirable.