Project Associate (PRD)

Position details

• Vacancy type: Special Vacancy Notice
• Recruiting type: General Service
• Contract type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
• Initial contract duration: 6
• Office or unit: Country Office
• Location: Farchana, Chad
• Application deadline: 2026-11-26T23:55:00+00:00

Context

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

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 and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the technical supervision of the Programme Officer (Peace & Recovery), the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office in Wadi Fira and in coordination with relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation and development of Community Stabilization, Resilience and Peacebuilding interventions in Chad.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, in particular community-based planning, livelihood and social cohesion. 

2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.   
4. Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Assit in monitoring the field work of implementing partners, supporting in timely submission of narrative and financial reports 
6. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor. 
7. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation. 
8. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions. 
9. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• School diploma with four 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 two 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. 
• Experience of community stabilization, peacebuilding and durable solutions to diplacement with a strong emphasis on community-based programming, gender sensitivity, and do-no-harm
• Experience in the regions of Wadi Fira, Ouaddai

Skills

• Coordination skills with field partners and local authorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong proactivity and adaptability.

• Strong budget monitoring skills

• Strong skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in French (oral and written) and Chadian Arabic (oral) is required .