Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilisation Programme), and in close coordination with relevant governmental counterparts, municipal authorities, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, the Project Associate – Field Coordination will be responsible for supporting the implementation and field-level coordination of the EU for Communities programme within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR).
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor field activities within the assigned AoR ensuring alignment with project objectives, workplans, donor requirements, and IOM standards.
Support the implementation and follow-up of community stabilization activities, including field visits, beneficiary support, and community-based interventions.
Identify implementation challenges, operational risks, and emerging community needs, and bring them to the attention of the supervisor with recommendations for appropriate follow-up actions.
Serve as the field-level focal point for programme implementation within the AoR and maintain regular coordination with municipal authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
Conduct outreach activities, information sessions, mobile campaigns, and beneficiary consultations in targeted communities.
Respond to beneficiary enquiries and provide guidance on programme opportunities, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and required documentation.
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilisation Programme), and in close coordination with relevant governmental counterparts, municipal authorities, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, the Project Associate – Field Coordination will be responsible for supporting the implementation and field-level coordination of the EU for Communities programme within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR).
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor field activities within the assigned AoR ensuring alignment with project objectives, workplans, donor requirements, and IOM standards.
Support the implementation and follow-up of community stabilization activities, including field visits, beneficiary support, and community-based interventions.
Identify implementation challenges, operational risks, and emerging community needs, and bring them to the attention of the supervisor with recommendations for appropriate follow-up actions.
Serve as the field-level focal point for programme implementation within the AoR and maintain regular coordination with municipal authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
Conduct outreach activities, information sessions, mobile campaigns, and beneficiary consultations in targeted communities.
Respond to beneficiary enquiries and provide guidance on programme opportunities, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and required documentation.
Assist in assessing beneficiary needs and provide guidance to applicants in developing business concepts, project proposals, and community initiative ideas.
Assist in reviewing business and project proposals for feasibility, viability, relevance, and sustainability, and provide recommendations for consideration by the supervisor.
Support the delivery of business development, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building activities for beneficiaries and community members.
Assist in monitoring project progress, outputs, expenditures, and field-level implementation against approved plans, budgets, timelines, and expected results.
Assist in preparing regular reports, updates, statistical summaries, analytical inputs, and maintain accurate programme records, databases, correspondence, and filing systems.
Support procurement, financial monitoring, visibility and communication activities, including documentation of achievements, success stories, and lessons learned.
Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Community Development, Project Management, Economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of community development, community stabilization, humanitarian, or development projects;
Experience working with local authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations, international organizations, and other stakeholders;
Experience conducting field visits, beneficiary consultations, community outreach, awareness-raising, and stakeholder engagement activities;
Experience assessing community or beneficiary needs and supporting the design and implementation of project interventions;
Experience in project monitoring, data collection, reporting, and maintaining programme records and databases; and
Experience supporting livelihood, entrepreneurship, small business development, or economic empowerment initiatives is an advantage.
SKILLS
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills;
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills;
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement within established procedures;
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
Strong report writing, monitoring, data collection, and information management skills;
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, authorities, and stakeholders in a multicultural environment; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Assist in assessing beneficiary needs and provide guidance to applicants in developing business concepts, project proposals, and community initiative ideas.
Assist in reviewing business and project proposals for feasibility, viability, relevance, and sustainability, and provide recommendations for consideration by the supervisor.
Support the delivery of business development, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building activities for beneficiaries and community members.
Assist in monitoring project progress, outputs, expenditures, and field-level implementation against approved plans, budgets, timelines, and expected results.
Assist in preparing regular reports, updates, statistical summaries, analytical inputs, and maintain accurate programme records, databases, correspondence, and filing systems.
Support procurement, financial monitoring, visibility and communication activities, including documentation of achievements, success stories, and lessons learned.
Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Community Development, Project Management, Economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of community development, community stabilization, humanitarian, or development projects;
Experience working with local authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations, international organizations, and other stakeholders;
Experience conducting field visits, beneficiary consultations, community outreach, awareness-raising, and stakeholder engagement activities;
Experience assessing community or beneficiary needs and supporting the design and implementation of project interventions;
Experience in project monitoring, data collection, reporting, and maintaining programme records and databases; and
Experience supporting livelihood, entrepreneurship, small business development, or economic empowerment initiatives is an advantage.
SKILLS
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills;
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills;
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement within established procedures;
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
Strong report writing, monitoring, data collection, and information management skills;
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, authorities, and stakeholders in a multicultural environment; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
