Project Associate (Durable Solutions)

About the role

IOM Burundi supports government-led and community-based efforts to advance durable solutions for returnees, internally displaced persons and host communities, focusing on social cohesion, access to basic services, livelihoods and local governance. Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Programme Officer (Durable Solutions), the Project Associate supports the implementation, coordination and monitoring of durable solutions interventions, covering planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners and local communities. The position is open to national candidates only.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities of the durable solutions programme according to IOM standards and donor requirements.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse and present data on durable solutions topics.
• Monitor the budget, verify fund availability, obtain approvals and update budget information.
• 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 remedial actions; draft correspondence and prepare reports, briefing notes, graphics, tables and presentations.
• Respond to information requests, maintain files and records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences, coordinate with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders, and monitor implementing partners' work.
• Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience, or a bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field with three 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.
• Fluency in French and Kirundi, and working knowledge of English (oral and written).

Required skills

• Supporting livelihoods development and financial inclusion in displacement-affected and fragile settings, including community-based livelihoods, income-generating activities, vocational support and links to local markets and financial services.
• Designing and implementing social cohesion, dialogue and community engagement activities.
• Community-level coordination with government counterparts, local authorities, civil society and implementing partners.
• Knowledge transfer and capacity strengthening of local actors and community representatives.
• Programme implementation support: activity planning, field follow-up, partner coordination, monitoring and reporting.
• Analytical and organisational skills, independent work under supervision and ability to manage multiple priorities.