National Project Officer (Reintegration and Economic Inclusion)

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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM Ethiopia's Protection Unit (PXU) contributes to promoting and upholding the rights of migrants, including migrants returning from abroad, displaced persons and migrants’ home communities, by helping reduce protection risks and supporting the Government of Ethiopia to manage migration through preventive, responsive, remedial and standard-setting actions. These actions are implemented through the six Protection operational pillars: thematic guidance; direct assistance; convening and dialogue; advocacy and communication; training and capacity building; and data, research and learning. PXU’s work is guided by protection mainstreaming, accountability and inclusion, sustainability and systemic change, and partnership and coordination.

Within this framework, IOM Ethiopia implements return and reintegration programming that supports vulnerable returnees, migrants and communities in areas of high return. Community-Based Reintegration (CBR) interventions aim to strengthen local absorption capacity, promote social cohesion and improve access to services and livelihood opportunities for both returnees and host communities. The Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) component further contributes to sustainable reintegration and local economic development by supporting viable enterprises, employment creation, market linkages and private sector engagement.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Return and Reintegration), and in close coordination with relevant programme units, field teams, government counterparts, implementing partners and private sector stakeholders, the incumbent will support the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of CBR interventions and EDF-related activities. The incumbent will provide day-to-day implementation support, assist with partner coordination, compile monitoring information, prepare inputs for reporting and documentation, and help identify operational issues and practical follow-up actions in consultation with the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• 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 two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

• Experience in supporting the implementation of community-based reintegration projects, including grants or enterprise development funds.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience working with implementing partners, NGOs and community-based organizations.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience working with financial institutions, chambers of commerce, private sector actors and business development service providers.
• Experience conducting market assessments, value chain analyses and livelihoods assessments.
• Experience implementing reintegration projects and/or similar projects at the global or regional level with a UN agency, or an international organization is an asset.
• Experience supporting the delivering of training programmes, especially on the topic of reintegration, for both an internal and external audiences.
• Experience in monitoring employment creation, enterprise growth, livelihoods and income-generation outcomes.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, project development, and management and report writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Approaches to Reintegration and community-based reintegration methodologies.
• Understanding of migration, return and reintegration programming.
• Knowledge of local economic development and livelihoods approaches.
• Knowledge of SME development, entrepreneurship support and access-to-finance mechanisms.
• Understanding of grants management and private-sector partnerships.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Project cycle management skills.
• Budget monitoring and financial management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
• Data analysis and database management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with information management and project management systems.

Languages

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 and Amharic 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.

Required Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.