Senior Project Associate (Durable Solutions)

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THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Durable Solutions) and in close collaboration with relevant programme, operations and administrative units within the Mission, the Senior Associate Durable Solutions will support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of Durable Solutions interventions under IOM Burundi’s programme portfolio.

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities of the durable solutions programme in Burundi following IOM standards and donor requirements.

2. Compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties with a focus on durable solutions programming.

3. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of durable solutions programme 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 including in areas such as livelihoods, cash for work initiatives, social protection and social cohesion. 

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

7. Organize durable solutions 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 durable solutions 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 in the area of durable solutions.

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.

• High 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 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.

   

• Strong demonstrated skills in supporting and overseeing livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions in displacement‑affected contexts, including community-based livelihoods, income-generating activities, vocational initiatives, and linkages with local markets, cooperatives and financial service providers.

• Proven ability to support the design, coordination and quality implementation of social cohesion and dialogue initiatives.

• Solid experience in coordinating programme implementation with local government counterparts, communal administrations, community structures and implementing partners, ensuring alignment with local priorities and government-led approaches.

• Demonstrated capacity to supervise, guide and support field-based team members, including task planning, day-to-day guidance, monitoring of performance, and mentoring. 

• Strong skills in knowledge transfer and capacity strengthening, including facilitation of learning sessions, coaching of local actors and field staff, and systematic documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices.

• Ability to ensure operational coherence across livelihoods, social cohesion and community engagement components, contributing to integrated Durable Solutions programming at field level.

• Practical skills in programme planning, monitoring and reporting, including follow-up of activities, consolidation of field inputs, tracking of progress against workplans and contribution to donor and internal reporting.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and resolve operational challenges in a complex, field-based environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work with initiative and reliability under supervision, while fostering a collaborative, supportive and results-oriented team environment.

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 and Kirundi and working knowledge of English is required (oral and written).

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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Any offer made to the 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 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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