Senior Project Associate (Livelihoods)

Location
Duhok
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Introduction

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 are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer (Livelihoods) and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the Senior Project Associate(s) will serve the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) technical team as focal points for Environmental & Social Action Plan’s (ESAP) and Milestone Verification (MV) procedures respectively. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation of quality assurance processes for the EDF technical team, and  the maintenance of quality assurance standard operating procedures (SOPs) for EDF processes under their responsibility. This role requires extensive liaison with IOM field staff  to respond to requests,  follow-up on delays, etc.

 

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