Senior Project Associate (PRD) - Community Stabilization and Peacebuilding

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization on migration, is recruiting a Senior Project Associate (PRD) in Chad. Reporting to the Head of Programmes in Chad, under the technical supervision of the Programme Officer (Peace & Recovery) and the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Farchana, the postholder supports the implementation and development of community stabilization, resilience and peacebuilding interventions in collaboration with relevant units.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Compile, summarise, analyse and present information on peacebuilding, community stabilization and resilience.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of projects, liaising with internal units and external parties.
• Draft status reports, correspondence and briefing notes, and prepare reports, graphics and statistical tables.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions, including preparing training materials and delivering capacity-building workshops.
• Respond to information requests, maintain files and records, and coordinate with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor implementing partners and report non-compliance, and contribute to durable solutions, stabilization and concept papers.
• Guide and train colleagues, and supervise other staff as assigned.

Required profile

• Diploma/certificate with six years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in political or social sciences, international relations, development studies, migration studies, human rights, law or related fields with four years of experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work with international humanitarian organizations in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• French oral and written is required; working knowledge of English and other local languages is desirable.

Required skills

• Excellent command of MS Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word) and experience with online applications.
• Ability to analyse complex data and manage projects with attention to detail.
• Strong self-motivation, ability to work without direct supervision and to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear, concise communication and good organizational management.