Senior Project Associate

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context

In eastern Chad, IOM’s response includes cross-border response into Darfur, Sudan, as well as response inside Chad for people who have fled Sudan. Almost one million people have fled Darfur to date, a mixed flow of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees. More than two years into the war, the response spans frontline humanitarian response for continued new arrivals given the ongoing severity of the situation in Darfur, and resilience programming looking at the longer term for communities impacted by high levels of influx and mobility in Chad. In June 2025, IOM opened a new field office in Iriba, Wadi Fira, focusing on the returnee and migrant population present in the province. The field office is integrated in IOM’s East Chad coordination, with the head office in Farchana (Ouaddai).

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programs and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Farchana, the Senior Project Assistant will be tasked with driving the successful implementation of the multisectoral emergency response in Wadi Fira, as well as other resilience and related activities. 

The incumbent will act as the team leader in the province ensuring IOM’s representation before relevant authorities, communities and other coordination actors. The candidate will also monitor and follow up on IOM action, while finding synergies between activities and among partners.

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities. 
2. Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
3. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   
4. 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, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
10. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
12. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
13. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education
    • School diploma with six 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 four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   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; and,
      • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills
        • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and other relevant actors.
        • Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills;
        • Good knowledge of human and financial resources management; 
        • Goor oral and writing skills; 
        • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills; 
        • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision;
        • Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
        • Computer literacy (word processors, spreadsheets, databases). Languages
          • For this position, fluency in French and Chadian Arabic is required (oral and written). IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
14. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
15. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.