Project Associate
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, IOM is a UN-related organization and the leading UN agency in migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration, save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. This role supports a project focused on strengthening social cohesion, resilience, and reintegration of returnees in North and South Kivu.
Job Purpose
The Project Associate will support the implementation of the project "Strengthening Social Cohesion, Resilience, and Reintegration of Returnees (North Kivu / South Kivu)". Working under the supervision of the Project Manager and Head of the Stabilization Unit, the role involves achieving project objectives through various assigned tasks. This includes assisting in the execution and monitoring of project activities, retrieving and analyzing data, managing project budgets, and acting as a focal point for administrative coordination. The position requires extensive liaison with diverse internal units and external parties to ensure smooth project operations and administrative processes, contributing to the overall success of the stabilization efforts in the region.
Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including retrieving, compiling, summarizing, and analyzing project data. Monitor project budgets by verifying fund availability, obtaining necessary approvals, and updating financial information. Serve as the administrative coordination focal point, liaising with internal units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain clearances, and process administrative actions. Draft status reports, identify delivery gaps, and propose remedial actions. Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and other documentation. Respond to information requests, maintain project files, and organize meetings and training sessions. Participate in meetings with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. Monitor implementing partners' work and report non-compliance. Provide guidance to junior staff and perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Experience is required in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and victims of trafficking is also necessary. Prior work experience within international humanitarian organizations or governmental/non-governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is considered an advantage.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas. Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming. Familiarity with financial rules and regulations. Understanding of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).