IOM Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 | Project Associate, Project Assistant & Senior Project Associate Jobs
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ethiopia is recruiting qualified professionals for Project Associate, Project Assistant, and Senior Project Associate positions in Addis Ababa, Dewele, and other duty stations in Ethiopia. Applications close between 9 and 11 August 2026.
Ethiopia job market
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to support humanitarian and migration programmes across Ethiopia through initiatives focused on migrant protection, reintegration, community outreach, legal assistance, and information management. These opportunities are suitable for experienced professionals who want to contribute to protection-focused programmes while working with one of the world's leading migration organizations. If you meet the required qualifications and experience, review the available vacancies below and submit your application before the relevant deadline.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration. In Ethiopia, the organization works with government institutions, humanitarian partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society organizations to strengthen migrant protection, improve access to essential services, and support vulnerable communities through humanitarian and development programmes.
Available Positions
Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach) Project Assistant (Reintegration) Project Associate (Protection) Project Associate (Protection Information Management) Senior Project Associate (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants)
1. Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach)
Job ID: 22300
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Job Information
Position: Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach) Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (and one additional duty station) Grade: UG6 Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 11 August 2026
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support community outreach activities that promote safe migration awareness, reduce trafficking risks, and strengthen engagement with vulnerable communities. The role also contributes to project implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Support community outreach campaigns and awareness activities. Organize dialogues, workshops, meetings, and focus group discussions. Coordinate engagement with government institutions and community stakeholders. Assist with project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Prepare reports, presentations, statistical summaries, and briefing materials. Maintain project records and respond to information requests. Collect success stories and support programme visibility activities. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least six (6) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Community outreach and awareness programmes. Humanitarian or development projects. Working with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, or international organizations. Supporting migrants or other vulnerable populations.
Skills
Communication and facilitation skills. Report writing and analytical ability. Organizational and planning skills. Microsoft Office proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are advantageous.
2. Project Assistant (Reintegration)
Job ID: 22277
Job Information
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 11 August 2026
Job Summary
The Project Assistant will provide administrative and programme support for reintegration activities within the Protection Unit, including reporting, documentation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for project implementation. Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence. Organize project documentation and records. Support meetings, workshops, and training activities. Assist with project monitoring and budget updates. Respond to project-related inquiries. Perform additional assigned duties.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least three (3) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related discipline with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
Experience
Reintegration or protection programmes. Humanitarian organizations, NGOs, government institutions, or UN agencies. Supporting vulnerable populations.
Skills
Administrative and organizational skills. Computer literacy. Communication and stakeholder coordination.
Languages
Fluency in Amharic or Afaan Oromo.
3. Project Associate (Protection)
Job ID: 22281
Job Information
Duty Station: Dewele, Somali Region (Jijiga Sub-Office) Grade: G-5 Employment Type: Special Short-Term Graded Contract Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Up to nine (9) months Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Job Summary
The Project Associate will support protection services delivered through the Migration Response Centre by assisting vulnerable migrants, coordinating protection activities, supporting case management, and contributing to project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide protection assistance to vulnerable migrants. Support case management and protection interventions. Prepare reports and project documentation. Coordinate with government institutions and humanitarian partners. Organize workshops and project meetings. Monitor project implementation and implementing partners. Mentor junior staff where required.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Migrant protection programmes. Humanitarian programming. Case management. Project implementation and stakeholder coordination.
Skills
Protection programming knowledge. Communication and reporting skills. Microsoft Office proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are desirable.
4. Project Associate (Protection Information Management)
Job ID: 22291
Job Information
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Job Summary
The successful candidate will strengthen information management systems supporting protection programmes through data management, analysis, reporting, visualization, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage protection information systems. Maintain data quality standards. Analyze and visualize programme data. Produce reports and dashboards. Support database administration and information security. Train users on data collection systems. Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Excel. KoboToolbox. Microsoft Power BI. SQL. Database management. Data visualization.
Knowledge of ArcGIS, Tableau, Python, R, or Adobe Creative Suite is considered an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are desirable.
5. Senior Project Associate (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants)
Job ID: 22304
Job Information
Duty Station: Ethiopia Grade: G-6 Employment Type: Special Short-Term Graded Contract Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Up to nine (9) months Application Deadline: 9 August 2026
Job Summary
The Senior Project Associate will support legal aid, legal identity, civil documentation, and protection initiatives for vulnerable migrants while coordinating stakeholders and strengthening referral pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate legal aid and protection activities. Support legal identity and documentation initiatives. Prepare reports and programme documentation. Coordinate with justice institutions and government agencies. Organize workshops and capacity-building activities. Monitor project implementation and implementing partners. Mentor junior staff where assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least six (6) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Rights, Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Legal aid programmes. Migrant protection. Civil registration and legal identity initiatives. Stakeholder coordination and capacity building.
Skills
Strong analytical and report writing skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are an advantage.
General Requirements
Depending on the position, applicants should demonstrate relevant education and professional experience in humanitarian, protection, legal, migration, development, social science, information management, or related fields. Candidates should also possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and computer skills appropriate to their respective roles.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization's salary scale and applicable employment policies.
Ethiopia job market
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to support humanitarian and migration programmes across Ethiopia through initiatives focused on migrant protection, reintegration, community outreach, legal assistance, and information management. These opportunities are suitable for experienced professionals who want to contribute to protection-focused programmes while working with one of the world's leading migration organizations. If you meet the required qualifications and experience, review the available vacancies below and submit your application before the relevant deadline.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration. In Ethiopia, the organization works with government institutions, humanitarian partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society organizations to strengthen migrant protection, improve access to essential services, and support vulnerable communities through humanitarian and development programmes.
Available Positions
Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach) Project Assistant (Reintegration) Project Associate (Protection) Project Associate (Protection Information Management) Senior Project Associate (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants)
1. Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach)
Job ID: 22300
Scam-free job search
Job Information
Position: Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach) Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (and one additional duty station) Grade: UG6 Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 11 August 2026
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support community outreach activities that promote safe migration awareness, reduce trafficking risks, and strengthen engagement with vulnerable communities. The role also contributes to project implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Support community outreach campaigns and awareness activities. Organize dialogues, workshops, meetings, and focus group discussions. Coordinate engagement with government institutions and community stakeholders. Assist with project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Prepare reports, presentations, statistical summaries, and briefing materials. Maintain project records and respond to information requests. Collect success stories and support programme visibility activities. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least six (6) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Community outreach and awareness programmes. Humanitarian or development projects. Working with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, or international organizations. Supporting migrants or other vulnerable populations.
Skills
Communication and facilitation skills. Report writing and analytical ability. Organizational and planning skills. Microsoft Office proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are advantageous.
2. Project Assistant (Reintegration)
Job ID: 22277
Job Information
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 11 August 2026
Job Summary
The Project Assistant will provide administrative and programme support for reintegration activities within the Protection Unit, including reporting, documentation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for project implementation. Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence. Organize project documentation and records. Support meetings, workshops, and training activities. Assist with project monitoring and budget updates. Respond to project-related inquiries. Perform additional assigned duties.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least three (3) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related discipline with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
Experience
Reintegration or protection programmes. Humanitarian organizations, NGOs, government institutions, or UN agencies. Supporting vulnerable populations.
Skills
Administrative and organizational skills. Computer literacy. Communication and stakeholder coordination.
Languages
Fluency in Amharic or Afaan Oromo.
3. Project Associate (Protection)
Job ID: 22281
Job Information
Duty Station: Dewele, Somali Region (Jijiga Sub-Office) Grade: G-5 Employment Type: Special Short-Term Graded Contract Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Up to nine (9) months Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Job Summary
The Project Associate will support protection services delivered through the Migration Response Centre by assisting vulnerable migrants, coordinating protection activities, supporting case management, and contributing to project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide protection assistance to vulnerable migrants. Support case management and protection interventions. Prepare reports and project documentation. Coordinate with government institutions and humanitarian partners. Organize workshops and project meetings. Monitor project implementation and implementing partners. Mentor junior staff where required.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Migrant protection programmes. Humanitarian programming. Case management. Project implementation and stakeholder coordination.
Skills
Protection programming knowledge. Communication and reporting skills. Microsoft Office proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are desirable.
4. Project Associate (Protection Information Management)
Job ID: 22291
Job Information
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Consultancy (Affiliated Contractor) Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Consultancy up to eleven (11) months Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Job Summary
The successful candidate will strengthen information management systems supporting protection programmes through data management, analysis, reporting, visualization, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage protection information systems. Maintain data quality standards. Analyze and visualize programme data. Produce reports and dashboards. Support database administration and information security. Train users on data collection systems. Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Excel. KoboToolbox. Microsoft Power BI. SQL. Database management. Data visualization.
Knowledge of ArcGIS, Tableau, Python, R, or Adobe Creative Suite is considered an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are desirable.
5. Senior Project Associate (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants)
Job ID: 22304
Job Information
Duty Station: Ethiopia Grade: G-6 Employment Type: Special Short-Term Graded Contract Initial Contract Duration: Six (6) months Possible Extension: Up to nine (9) months Application Deadline: 9 August 2026
Job Summary
The Senior Project Associate will support legal aid, legal identity, civil documentation, and protection initiatives for vulnerable migrants while coordinating stakeholders and strengthening referral pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate legal aid and protection activities. Support legal identity and documentation initiatives. Prepare reports and programme documentation. Coordinate with justice institutions and government agencies. Organize workshops and capacity-building activities. Monitor project implementation and implementing partners. Mentor junior staff where assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Applicants must have either:
Secondary school education with at least six (6) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Rights, Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience
Legal aid programmes. Migrant protection. Civil registration and legal identity initiatives. Stakeholder coordination and capacity building.
Skills
Strong analytical and report writing skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency.
Languages
Fluency in English and Amharic. Additional Ethiopian languages are an advantage.
General Requirements
Depending on the position, applicants should demonstrate relevant education and professional experience in humanitarian, protection, legal, migration, development, social science, information management, or related fields. Candidates should also possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and computer skills appropriate to their respective roles.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization's salary scale and applicable employment policies.