Senior Project Associate (Durable Solutions)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, drive solutions to displacement, and facilitate migration pathways. IOM fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace to maximize the potential of migration and enhance support for migrants.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Associate (Durable Solutions) role supports the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Durable Solutions interventions within IOM Burundi's program portfolio. This position operates under the Chief of Mission's overall supervision and the Programme Officer (Durable Solutions)'s direct supervision, collaborating closely with various program, operations, and administrative units. The role is crucial for advancing IOM's mission to provide comprehensive support to displaced populations and promote sustainable solutions, contributing to the overall effectiveness and impact of IOM's migration management efforts in Burundi.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of durable solutions program activities, ensuring adherence to IOM standards and donor requirements. This involves compiling and analyzing project data, monitoring budget implementation, and acting as a focal point for administrative coordination. The role requires drafting status reports, correspondence, and project documentation, identifying and suggesting corrective measures for delivery shortfalls. Additionally, the Senior Project Associate will organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions, respond to information requests, and maintain project files. Collaboration with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors is essential. The position also involves monitoring implementing partners, contributing to SOPs and concept papers, and potentially supervising other staff members.
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 necessary. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is advantageous.
Skills
Skills include supporting livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions, designing and implementing social cohesion initiatives, coordinating program implementation with local counterparts and partners, supervising and guiding team members, knowledge transfer and capacity strengthening, ensuring operational coherence across program components, and practical skills in program planning, monitoring, and reporting. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are also essential.