Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.

IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while working toward harnessing the full potential of migration.

Applications are welcome from both 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 during the selection process. For this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

The RE2CLID – Resilience and Climate-Induced Displacement Programme supports governments, communities, and partners in the Lake Tanganyika basin to address climate- and disaster-related displacement.

The programme uses integrated approaches that strengthen preparedness and coordination while advancing community-driven recovery, resilience, and longer-term solutions.

In Kigoma Region, programme implementation requires sustained engagement with:

• Local authorities
• Displacement-affected communities
• Host communities
• Partners and service providers

Strong field-level coordination and on-the-ground presence are essential to ensure coherent delivery, inclusive community engagement, and timely identification of operational risks and opportunities.

Under the overall supervision of the Heads of Programme and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (MECC/DRR), and in coordination with relevant technical staff, the incumbent will support field-level coordination, implementation follow-up, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement for RE2CLID interventions in Kigoma.

Responsibilities or duties

The Senior Project Associate (MECC) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in the day-to-day field implementation of project activities and maintain liaison with relevant local authorities, community representatives, service providers, and partners.
• Support inclusive community engagement processes, consultations, and capacity-building activities, including the participation of diverse groups and displacement-affected populations.
• Support coordination and information-sharing processes to help align community priorities with local planning and programme activities, while ensuring complementarity with other actors working in the same areas.
• Contribute to preparedness, risk management activities, and early warning or anticipatory action at the community level by supporting:
  • Mapping of existing communication channels
  • Mapping of community structures
  • Accessible risk communication aligned with agreed procedures
• Support assessments and evidence generation activities by:
  • Facilitating community entry
  • Coordinating data-collection engagements
  • Applying established quality, safeguarding, and do-no-harm standards
• Support area-based dialogue and community-based planning by assisting in:
  • Identifying recovery and resilience priorities
  • Documenting agreed actions
  • Following up with relevant stakeholders and coordination structures
• Support delivery and monitoring of recovery interventions, including livelihoods activities and rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure, in coordination with relevant technical and operational colleagues.
• Facilitate social cohesion and dialogue activities and support the inclusion of displacement-affected communities in local planning and decision-making structures.
• Support coordination with implementing partners, including tracking progress against agreed workplans and deliverables, and compiling information in line with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to activities aimed at strengthening the resilience of affected communities by liaising with relevant actors and supporting awareness of available services and safe referral mechanisms.
• Maintain monitoring and reporting inputs by:
  • Updating activity trackers
  • Collecting supporting documentation, such as participant lists and feedback
  • Documenting lessons learned and after-action points
  • Flagging issues and risks to the supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications or requirements

Education

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Disaster Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field 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 needed

Candidates should have:

• Experience supporting the implementation of humanitarian, recovery, resilience, or development programmes.
• Experience supporting activities related to:
  • Climate resilience
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Local authority coordination
  • Community structures
  • Multiple stakeholder engagement
• Good coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with IOM systems, which is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to work in the field with frequent travel to intervention areas.

Skills

The required and desirable skills include:

• Good field coordination and liaison skills, with the ability to work effectively with local authorities, community representatives, and partners.
• Basic knowledge of climate action-related project implementation.
• Knowledge of budget tracking and financial procedures.
• Ability to support activities and follow up with implementing partners.
• Familiarity with the work of UN agencies and/or similar international organizations, which would be an advantage.

Languages

For this position, the following languages are required:

• English
• Swahili

Required competencies

IOM’s competency framework will be used during the selection process.

Values

All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate the following five 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 the 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.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

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

Managerial competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

These competencies apply if the position includes direct reports:

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Any offer made to a candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed to a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including:

• Sexual exploitation and abuse
• Sexual harassment
• Abuse of authority
• Discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, or disabilities

• Assist in the day-to-day field implementation of project activities and maintain liaison with relevant local authorities, community representatives, service providers, and partners.
• Support inclusive community engagement processes, consultations, and capacity-building activities, including the participation of diverse groups and displacement-affected populations.
• Support coordination and information-sharing processes to help align community priorities with local planning and programme activities, while ensuring complementarity with other actors working in the same areas.
• Contribute to preparedness, risk management activities, and early warning or anticipatory action at the community level by supporting: Mapping of existing communication channels, Mapping of community structures, Accessible risk communication aligned with agreed procedures.
• Support assessments and evidence generation activities by: Facilitating community entry, Coordinating data-collection engagements, Applying established quality, safeguarding, and do-no-harm standards.
• Support area-based dialogue and community-based planning by assisting in: Identifying recovery and resilience priorities, Documenting agreed actions, Following up with relevant stakeholders and coordination structures.
• Support delivery and monitoring of recovery interventions, including livelihoods activities and rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure, in coordination with relevant technical and operational colleagues.
• Facilitate social cohesion and dialogue activities and support the inclusion of displacement-affected communities in local planning and decision-making structures.
• Support coordination with implementing partners, including tracking progress against agreed workplans and deliverables, and compiling information in line with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to activities aimed at strengthening the resilience of affected communities by liaising with relevant actors and supporting awareness of available services and safe referral mechanisms.
• Maintain monitoring and reporting inputs by: Updating activity trackers, Collecting supporting documentation, such as participant lists and feedback, Documenting lessons learned and after-action points, Flagging issues and risks to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Good field coordination and liaison skills, with the ability to work effectively with local authorities, community representatives, and partners.
• Basic knowledge of climate action-related project implementation.
• Knowledge of budget tracking and financial procedures.
• Ability to support activities and follow up with implementing partners.
• Familiarity with the work of UN agencies and/or similar international organizations, which would be an advantage.

• High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Disaster Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting the implementation of humanitarian, recovery, resilience, or development programmes.
• Experience supporting activities related to: Climate resilience, Disaster risk reduction, Local authority coordination, Community structures, Multiple stakeholder engagement.
• Good coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with IOM systems, which is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to work in the field with frequent travel to intervention areas.