EXPEDITED SVN-US97-2025-031 Project Associate (ERS)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): EXPEDITED SVN-US97-2025-031
Position Title: Project Associate (ERS)
Duty Station City: Washington D.C. 
Duty Station Country: United States of America 
Grade & Salary: G5 (USD 5,508.33 Monthly)
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice 
Initial duration: 5 months with possibility of extension 

“This position is contigent on budget confirmartion and background check clearance”

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate, and the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer in IOM Washington, DC, the Project Associate will provide support to the US State Department funded “Fostering Economic Security through Enhanced Reintegration Support (ERS) for Victims of Trafficking” outside of the United States.

ERS is a US Department of State, TIP Office-funded project launched in 2022 with the aim of providing comprehensive reintegration services to survivors of trafficking who desire to start their own business in Ghana and Nigeria. The project will provide to trafficking survivors’ comprehensive reintegration that contributes to the achievement of their economic self-sufficiency, social stability and psychosocial well-being as measured by the survivors themselves through monitoring feedback mechanisms such as surveys, interviews with beneficiaries and focus group discussions.
The Project Associate will be highly knowledgeable on counter-trafficking and case management and will coordinate closely with the Senior Project Associate, case managers outside the United States and other Country Offices as necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in day-to-day implementation, particularly in matters related the logistical and administrative aspects of the project. This may include:
   1. Respond to general program inquiries from IOM Missions
   2. Assist in compiling donor reports and data inquiries relating to the project;
   3. Communicate with ERS case managers in Ghana and Nigeria regarding activities and in coordination with the Senior Project Associate, help organizing meetings and focus groups;
   4. Assist caseworkers with the reintegration plans offered to the beneficiaries; 
   5. In coordination with the Senior Project Associate, Liaise with the Emergency Victim Assistance project to coordinate direct assistance to ERS beneficiaries;
   6. Undertake TDY to support to Ghana and Nigeria in relation to ERS activities (as needed).
   7. Demonstrate a solid ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with beneficiaries and colleagues.
   8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all information by implementing control procedures in line with IOM’s Data Protection Principles and Code of Conduct, as well as any additional standards established by the donor. Alert supervisor of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by staff members.
2. Liaise with relevant project focal points in implementing countries to support the case management and monitoring and evaluation efforts of the project. 
3. Support the Unit by attending relevant meetings, trainings, and conferences on trafficking and report back to the office on such events;
4. Undertake duty travel as requested.;
5. Perform other such duties, as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with five years of relevant working experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Case Management, Social Services, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant working experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Excellent computer skills - Word, Excel and Internet
• Experience in conducting interviews of vulnerable populations.
• Experience working as a case worker with migrants for at least two years.

SKILLS
•    Attention to detail and ability to organize
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background.
•    Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
 

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
 

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• 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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to organize
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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