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, basic 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 alignment with IOM's strategic priorities in Burundi. This involves close coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners, and local communities to foster inclusive recovery and strengthen local systems, contributing to the overall objective of advancing durable solutions for migration-affected populations.
Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of durable solutions project activities in Burundi, adhering to IOM standards and donor requirements. Retrieve, compile, analyze, and present data on durable solutions project topics. Monitor project budgets, verify fund availability, and obtain necessary approvals. Serve as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties. 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 assist in coordinating implementation activities with stakeholders. Monitor implementing partners' work and report non-compliance. Provide guidance to junior staff and perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons. Prior experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is advantageous.
Skills
Skills in supporting livelihoods development and financial inclusion initiatives in fragile settings. Ability to contribute to social cohesion and community engagement activities. Strong community-level coordination and engagement skills with government and local actors. Capacity to support knowledge transfer and local actor strengthening. Proficiency in program implementation support, including planning, monitoring, and reporting. Strong analytical and organizational skills for data synthesis and decision-making. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.