Senior Project Associate (PRD)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization established in 1951, is recruiting a Senior Project Associate (PRD) in Farchana, Chad. Reporting to the Head of Office in Farchana and working with the Head of Programmes in Chad and the Programme Officer (Peace & Recovery), the postholder supports the implementation and development of community stabilization, resilience and peacebuilding interventions. Applications are open to internal and external candidates.

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 project implementation, liaising with internal units and external parties.
• Draft status reports, highlight delivery shortfalls and suggest corrective measures.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions, prepare training materials and deliver 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 to the supervisor.
• Contribute to durable solutions, community stabilization and concept papers, and guide and train other staff in the unit.

Required profile

• Diploma or 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.