Senior Project Associate (WASH)

Position Title: ​​Senior Project Associate (WASH)

Duty Station City: Caracas
Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Grade: G-6
Contract Type: Special Short-Term
Recruiting Type: General Service
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: until 31 december 2026

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, the following are considered 

• First-tier candidates: Internal candidates.
• Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non‑governmental partners. IOM promotes the orderly and humane management of migration, advances international cooperation on migration issues, supports practical solutions to emerging challenges, and provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including internally displaced person.

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.  
2. ​Compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
3. ​Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.    
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, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. ​Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, escalate issues to the supervisor and suggest corrective measures to address delivery gaps.  
6. ​Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
7. ​Organise 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 meetings and conferences. Maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, 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.  
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 such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.​ 

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• ​High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

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

• Experience in programs of shelter, reconstruction, housing improvement or distribution of NFI.
• Experience supervising field activities and contractors.
• Experience in assessments of needs, identification of beneficiaries and technical follow-up of interventions.
• Capacity to prepare technical and operational reports.
• Previous experience working with the IOM, the United Nations or other international humanitarian organizations, with knowledge of the humanitarian principles, the operational procedures and the coordination mechanisms.
• Experience contributing to the preparation of narrative and financial reports for donors, supporting the processes of presentation of reports to donors, the calls for proposals and the management of the project cycle, guaranteeing the compliance of the requirements of report during all the life cycle of the project.
• Experience coordinating with implementing partners, local authorities and community organizations to support the implementation of humanitarian programs and guarantee an effective operational coordination.
• Experience in the use of monitoring tools and systems of management of information, as well as knowledge of the Venezuelan context, particularly in the border zones and of the dynamics of human mobility, to support the implementation of projects and the taking of decisions.

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 spanish is required (oral and written).

​Working knowledge of English

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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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.

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 and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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