VN 033-GN10-2026-Project Associate G5

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Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (NOA) in Conakry, and in close collaboration with the Kankan Sub-Office, the Field Associate (G5), based in Faranah, will support the field implementation of the project “Piloting the local implementation of Guinea’s Migration Policy (PMG) in territories with differentiated migration profiles (Faranah, Dabola and Kouroussa)”, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). The Field Associate will work daily with the Governorates of Faranah and Kankan, the prefectures of Faranah, Dabola and Kouroussa, the deconcentrated technical services and the BAOS focal points.

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.

2. Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.

3. Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

5. Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.

6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.

7. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.

8. Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

9. Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.

10. Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.

11. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,

• High School diploma with five (05) years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

1. Working with local authorities and communities. Ability to work with governorates, prefectures, sub-prefectures and deconcentrated technical services, and to support their regular coordination meetings. Good knowledge of the Faranah, Dabola and Kouroussa areas and their local actors (communes, civil society, women’s and youth groups, diaspora associations) is an advantage.
2. Field data collection and monitoring. Skills in collecting, checking and entering field data, using simple reporting tools, keeping attendance lists and records disaggregated by sex and age, and helping prepare the quarterly data reports to DGGE and OGM. This includes handling anonymized data on migrants and returnees confidentially.
3. Logistics and workshop organization. Experience organizing workshops, trainings, meetings and field missions, including venues, participant invitations, transport, procurement requests and supporting documents, in line with IOM administrative and financial procedures.
4. Reporting and communication. Ability to write clear monthly activity reports and meeting minutes, with excellent written and spoken French. Knowledge of local languages spoken in the area, especially Malinké (Maninka) and Pular, is an advantage, and basic English is desirable. Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) are also needed.

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, all applicants, fluency in French, and English is required (oral and written) and National Language is an advantage).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.                            

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This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in 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, security clearances.

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