Vacancy No. IOM-VN/0098/23

Position Title Senior Project Associate - Livelihoods

Duty Station  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification  G6

Type of Appointment One Year Fixed Term - with the possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Posting Period 24.08.2023 - 07.09.2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting human and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

IOM Ethiopia’s Protection Unit works closely with the Government of Ethiopia, and various stakeholders to contribute to addressing the needs, as well as to promote and uphold the rights of individuals and their communities.

IOM’s protection interventions follow a six-pillar intervention that includes the provision of direct assistance to migrants including displaced persons and affected communities. Direct Assistance’s goal is to respond to individual needs in a tailored manner through case management or community–based approaches.

Working at the community level in areas prone to climate change and trafficking in human beings, IOM aims to reduce risks of trafficking by supporting communities to be more climate-resilient and trafficking risks-aware through climate-smart and community-based livelihood projects and behavioral change interventions. IOM aims to enhance the evidence based on the ways in which climate change can impact migration and vulnerability to trafficking and generate learning about potential responses.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator – Protection and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer – Return and Reintegration, the Senior Project Associate – Livelihoods, will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood activities in close coordination with different stakeholders and affected communities.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities pertaining to the project climate resilience against trafficking and exploitation (CREATE) and other livelihood-related projects.

• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific CREATE, and community-based and climate resilient livelihood initiatives to reduce vulnerability to trafficking in persons in migration prone and climate affected communities through inclusive, participatory and transparent implementation.

• Act as a focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

• Draft status reports: identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.

• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

•  Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of development workshops.

• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.

• Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 

• Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.

• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.

• Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• A desirable of six or a minimum of four years of experience for BA degree holders

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations in the field of development and humanitarian actions – preferably with a focus on Agriculture, cooperatives, disaster risk management interface with a focus on livelihood

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons, particularly in areas of individual and community-based reintegration, community-based livelihoods, and counter-trafficking is required.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

•  In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,

• knowledge of migration trends, profile and governance framework of Ethiopia is required

•  Experience related to climate resilient livelihood and income-generating activities is required.

• Experience on community assessment, market assessment and community appraisal

• Very good communication and interpersonal skills

• Report writing skills

• Proven supervisory/managerial skills

• Basic project management experience

• Very good representational skills

• Computer literate

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Amharic is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of other local languages is desirable.

Values and competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity & transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply via THIS LINK. Please put the vacancy number, job title and the duty station you are applying for in the subject line i.e. “Application for Senior Project Associate_ Livelihood), IOM-VN/0098/2023, ”

Any application without this information in the subject line and that does not fulfill/attach the below-listed documents will be disqualified and excluded from the applications.

• Motivation/Application letter indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the short vacancy notice.

• CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) and Copies of all Academic Certificates from an Accredited University

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!