Project Associate (Durable Solutions)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency, dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. In Burundi, IOM supports government and community efforts to advance durable solutions for displaced populations, focusing on social cohesion, access to services, livelihoods, and local governance. This role supports IOM Burundi's durable solutions portfolio, contributing to the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.
Job Purpose
The Project Associate (Durable Solutions) will support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of durable solutions interventions within IOM Burundi's program portfolio. This role is crucial for the effective delivery of activities focused on community-based approaches that aid return, local integration, and resilience for displacement-affected communities. The incumbent will provide essential program support across planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting phases, ensuring close coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners, and local communities to advance IOM's strategic priorities in Burundi and contribute to inclusive recovery.
Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of durable solutions project activities in Burundi, adhering to IOM standards and donor requirements. Monitor project budgets, verify fund availability, and process necessary approvals. Serve as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties to manage project implementation actions. Draft status reports, identify delivery shortfalls, and propose remedial actions. Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and other documentation. Respond to information requests, maintain project files, and organize meetings and workshops. Participate in relevant meetings and conferences, coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. Assist in monitoring implementing partners' work and report non-compliance. Provide guidance to junior staff and perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons. Prior experience in a multicultural setting with international humanitarian organizations or government institutions is advantageous.
Skills
Skills in supporting livelihoods development and financial inclusion initiatives. Ability to contribute to social cohesion and community engagement activities. Strong community-level coordination and engagement skills with government counterparts and local actors. Capacity for knowledge transfer and strengthening local actors. Solid skills in program implementation support, including planning, field follow-up, coordination, and monitoring. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.