IOM Project Associate Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now IOM Project Associate Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – IOM is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Project Associate. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations related organization working in the field of migration. The organization implements operational assistance programmes for migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.
IOM Project Associate Job Vacancy
- Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- Job Title: Project Associate (Protection)
- Job Identification: 18164
- Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
- Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
- Recruiting Type: General Service
- Grade: G-5
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: December 22, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 06, 2026
- Official Website: www.iom.int
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
- Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
- Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;
- Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
- Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
- Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
- 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 three years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage; and
- Experience in humanitarian and/or development programming relating to migration, refugee, and internally displaced persons (IDP) issues.
Skills
- Good knowledge on broad range of migration-related subject areas including assistance to vulnerable migrants, community outreach, and other migrant proteciton areas
- Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Ability to deliver effective capacity building on migrant protection, trafficking, and community-based protection topics and areas for protection and non-protection teams, as well as partners including local government and partners
- Solid reporting and organizational skills, and ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Sound knowledge of IOM protection standards and framework
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/ before January 06, 2026. For more details Click Here.
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