Salary
not disclosed
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Posted
02 Oct 2026
Location
Kigoma
Job Description
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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
- 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.
- Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.
- Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
- Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Disaster Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
Skills
Strong field coordination and liaison skills
with the ability to work effectively with local authorities
community representatives and partners.
Knowledge of climate action related project design and implementation
Knowledge of durable solutions and Disaster Risk Management including livelihood and infrastructure interventions
Knowledge of budget proposal development and budget management.
Familiarity with tools such as KoboToolbox
ODK
SurveyCTO
CommCare
or similar mobile data collection platforms.
Data cleaning
validation
and quality assurance skills.
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 English & Kiswahili are required (oral and written).
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