Affiliate Contractor - Senior Project Associate (Reintegration)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitates humane and orderly migration. This role supports Objective 21 of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, focusing on sustainable reintegration of migrants. The position is based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, to enhance IOM's proximity to beneficiaries and strengthen its capacity to deliver reintegration assistance.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for the effective implementation of IOM's reintegration assistance programs in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The Senior Project Associate will support the delivery of both individual and community-based reintegration initiatives, ensuring they are responsive to local needs and market conditions. By working closely with returnees, communities, local authorities, and service providers, the position aims to strengthen the link between individual support, community engagement, and livelihood opportunities. The role contributes to the overall goal of achieving sustainable reintegration, enabling migrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency, social stability, and psychosocial well-being, making future migration a choice rather than a necessity.
Responsibilities
The Senior Project Associate will lead field implementation and monitoring of Community-Based Reintegration projects, providing technical support to partners and beneficiaries. Key duties include conducting market assessments, supporting the delivery of individual reintegration assistance, and coordinating EDF-related activities through the reintegration hub. The role involves liaising with sending missions for reintegration assistance, referring migrants to specialized services, and conducting case follow-up. Administrative coordination, including procurement and finance liaison, is essential. The associate will also coordinate with government and non-government counterparts, identify delivery shortfalls, participate in capacity development activities, and contribute to reporting and proposal development.
Work Experience
Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, and victims of trafficking, including counseling and referral, is essential. Proven ability to build strong working relationships with government counterparts, NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector is required. Experience in return and reintegration, AVRR schemes, or related fields like livelihoods or protection programming is preferred. Previous experience with UN agencies or international NGOs is also advantageous.
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and planning abilities. Capacity to work independently and under pressure. Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues. A good understanding of social protection and/or migration issues, particularly migrants' rights and protection, is a strong advantage.