IOM Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – Senior Project Associate (Reintegration)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Dire Dawa, Dire Dawa, ET
Role description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Affiliate Contractor – Senior Project Associate (Reintegration) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The successful candidate will support migrant return and reintegration programmes, community-based projects, livelihood opportunities, and assistance for vulnerable migrants and returnees.
This consultancy opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in migration, protection, reintegration, livelihoods, or humanitarian programming.
Job Overview
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Position: Affiliate Contractor – Senior Project Associate (Reintegration) Job Location: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Job Identification: 23560 Contract Type: Consultancy Initial Contract Duration: 6 months Maximum Contract Period: Up to 11 months Recruitment Type: Consultant Vacancy Type: Call for Expression of Interest Required Qualification: High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant professional experience Application Deadline: October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM
About the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization working on migration-related issues. IOM supports safe and dignified migration, voluntary return, and sustainable reintegration for migrants and communities affected by displacement and migration challenges.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reintegration Programme Implementation
Lead field implementation and monitoring of community-based reintegration projects. Support the delivery of individual reintegration assistance to eligible beneficiaries. Provide technical support to implementing partners working on individual and community-based reintegration activities. Conduct regular case follow-ups and monitor reintegration assistance. Refer migrants to relevant specialized services available in the area.
2. Community-Based Reintegration and Livelihoods
Support community-based planning and reintegration initiatives. Assess local market conditions and identify livelihood opportunities, including private-sector linkages. Coordinate activities through the reintegration hub, including follow-up on individual assistance and community-based projects. Support initiatives connecting returnees with livelihood opportunities and relevant services.
3. Return and Reintegration Coordination
Participate in remote pre-departure counselling sessions when requested. Coordinate with sending missions on returnee eligibility, assistance levels, reintegration plans, and service-fee validation, as applicable. Work with government authorities, local organizations, and service providers to facilitate access to assistance. Identify implementation challenges and report gaps to the supervisor and relevant sending missions.
4. Field Operations and Administrative Support
Organize and undertake field missions for training, local procurement, and beneficiary or project monitoring. Coordinate with procurement and finance units to initiate requests, obtain clearances, and follow up on administrative actions. Liaise with government and non-government counterparts at zonal and woreda levels. Support capacity-building activities, including assessments, training material preparation, training facilitation, and document review.
5. Reporting and Project Development
Prepare reports on reintegration activities in line with IOM and donor requirements. Contribute to the development of new project proposals. Document lessons learned and support improvements to programme implementation.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:
Option 1: High school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience. Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
The degree must be from an accredited academic institution.
Required Professional Experience
Candidates should have:
Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, survivors of trafficking, or other vulnerable groups. Experience providing counselling, referrals, or access to specialized services. Experience in return and reintegration programmes, assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR), livelihoods, or protection programming. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with government institutions, local NGOs, international organizations, and private-sector partners. Previous experience with the United Nations, international agencies, or local and international NGOs is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and planning abilities. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Understanding of migration issues, migrants’ rights, protection, and social protection systems.
Language Requirements
English: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Amharic: Fluency in written and spoken Amharic is required. Afaan Oromo and/or Tigrigna: Working knowledge is desirable.
Language proficiency may be assessed through written or oral evaluations during the recruitment process.
Core Values and Competencies
Candidates are expected to demonstrate IOM’s values of inclusion and respect for diversity, integrity and transparency, professionalism, courage, and empathy.
Core competencies include teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, and effective communication.
This consultancy opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in migration, protection, reintegration, livelihoods, or humanitarian programming.
Job Overview
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Position: Affiliate Contractor – Senior Project Associate (Reintegration) Job Location: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Job Identification: 23560 Contract Type: Consultancy Initial Contract Duration: 6 months Maximum Contract Period: Up to 11 months Recruitment Type: Consultant Vacancy Type: Call for Expression of Interest Required Qualification: High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant professional experience Application Deadline: October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM
About the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization working on migration-related issues. IOM supports safe and dignified migration, voluntary return, and sustainable reintegration for migrants and communities affected by displacement and migration challenges.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reintegration Programme Implementation
Lead field implementation and monitoring of community-based reintegration projects. Support the delivery of individual reintegration assistance to eligible beneficiaries. Provide technical support to implementing partners working on individual and community-based reintegration activities. Conduct regular case follow-ups and monitor reintegration assistance. Refer migrants to relevant specialized services available in the area.
2. Community-Based Reintegration and Livelihoods
Support community-based planning and reintegration initiatives. Assess local market conditions and identify livelihood opportunities, including private-sector linkages. Coordinate activities through the reintegration hub, including follow-up on individual assistance and community-based projects. Support initiatives connecting returnees with livelihood opportunities and relevant services.
3. Return and Reintegration Coordination
Participate in remote pre-departure counselling sessions when requested. Coordinate with sending missions on returnee eligibility, assistance levels, reintegration plans, and service-fee validation, as applicable. Work with government authorities, local organizations, and service providers to facilitate access to assistance. Identify implementation challenges and report gaps to the supervisor and relevant sending missions.
4. Field Operations and Administrative Support
Organize and undertake field missions for training, local procurement, and beneficiary or project monitoring. Coordinate with procurement and finance units to initiate requests, obtain clearances, and follow up on administrative actions. Liaise with government and non-government counterparts at zonal and woreda levels. Support capacity-building activities, including assessments, training material preparation, training facilitation, and document review.
5. Reporting and Project Development
Prepare reports on reintegration activities in line with IOM and donor requirements. Contribute to the development of new project proposals. Document lessons learned and support improvements to programme implementation.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements:
Option 1: High school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience. Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
The degree must be from an accredited academic institution.
Required Professional Experience
Candidates should have:
Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, survivors of trafficking, or other vulnerable groups. Experience providing counselling, referrals, or access to specialized services. Experience in return and reintegration programmes, assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR), livelihoods, or protection programming. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with government institutions, local NGOs, international organizations, and private-sector partners. Previous experience with the United Nations, international agencies, or local and international NGOs is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and planning abilities. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Understanding of migration issues, migrants’ rights, protection, and social protection systems.
Language Requirements
English: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Amharic: Fluency in written and spoken Amharic is required. Afaan Oromo and/or Tigrigna: Working knowledge is desirable.
Language proficiency may be assessed through written or oral evaluations during the recruitment process.
Core Values and Competencies
Candidates are expected to demonstrate IOM’s values of inclusion and respect for diversity, integrity and transparency, professionalism, courage, and empathy.
Core competencies include teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, and effective communication.