IOM Ethiopia – Multiple Vacancies 2026
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
IOM Ethiopia – Multiple New Job Vacancies 2026
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Industry: Migration / Humanitarian / NGO / Data Research / Health Locations: Addis Ababa, Jijiga, Semera, Dessie, Shire Endaselas, Mekele (Ethiopia) Application Deadlines: 04–13 July 2026 (varies by position) Employment Types: Special Short‑Term Graded Contracts & Consultancies (up to 11 months)
About IOM Ethiopia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) , established in 1951, is the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM Ethiopia works closely with the Government of Ethiopia, UN agencies, and NGOs to support migrants, refugees, and displaced persons. Its programs include migration governance, health, psychosocial support, displacement tracking, and humanitarian assistance .
Available Positions
1️⃣ Project Associate – Migration Management Unit (MMGU), Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Support implementation and monitoring of migration governance projects. Compile and present project data and reports. Monitor budgets and coordinate administrative actions. Liaise with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors. Draft correspondence, organize meetings, and maintain records.
Requirements:
Diploma + 5 years OR Bachelor’s in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields + 3 years. Experience with migrants, refugees, IDPs, and vulnerable groups. Prior NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Somali an advantage.
Deadline: 13 July 2026
2️⃣ Program Associate – Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide psychosocial support to vulnerable migrants at IOM’s Transit Centre. Facilitate referrals to psychiatric hospitals and NGO shelters. Organize group and individual psychosocial activities. Support Ethiopia’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM). Participate in and roll out MHPSS trainings. Maintain records and contribute to monitoring and reporting.
Requirements:
University degree + 3 years OR Diploma + 5 years. Experience in counseling, protection, or social work with IDPs/migrants/refugees. Training experience in MHPSS provision. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna desirable.
Deadline: 12 July 2026
3️⃣ Senior Medical Associate, Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Oversee medical assistance at IOM’s Migrant Transit Centre. Organize medical staff rosters and supervise operations. Develop and update SOPs for medical assistance. Train and supervise medical staff. Coordinate with referral facilities, partner hospitals, and clinics. Prepare monthly health statistics and reports.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Health Sciences/Public Health + 4 years OR Diploma + 6 years. Experience in health coordination, administration, or humanitarian support. Knowledge of medical terminology and data management. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna desirable.
Deadline: 13 July 2026
4️⃣ Field Project Associate – Flow Monitoring, Jijiga
Responsibilities:
Support displacement tracking and flow monitoring operations. Ensure quality control of data collection. Compile, analyze, and present project information. Liaise with government focal points and regional authorities. Draft reports and statistical tables.
Requirements:
Master’s in Development Studies, Data Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, or related fields + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and research experience. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
5️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Implement and monitor mobility tracking activities. Ensure quality control of collected data. Develop work plans and schedules for data collection. Liaise with government and regional authorities. Draft reports and maintain records.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years in relevant fields. Experience with migrants, refugees, IDPs. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
6️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Jijiga
Responsibilities:
Conduct mobility tracking and displacement monitoring in Jijiga. Compile and analyze project data. Liaise with government focal points. Support flow monitoring operations.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
7️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Semera
Responsibilities:
Support mobility tracking and displacement monitoring in Semera. Ensure quality control of collected data. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government and regional authorities.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Experience in rural/remote field data collection. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
8️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Dessie
Responsibilities:
Collect and analyze displacement data in Dessie. Support mobility tracking operations. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government focal points.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
9️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Shire Endaselas
Responsibilities:
Conduct mobility tracking and humanitarian data collection in Shire. Compile and analyze project data. Liaise with government focal points. Support displacement tracking operations.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
🔟 Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Mekele
Responsibilities:
Support displacement monitoring and mobility tracking in Mekele. Ensure quality control of collected data. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government and regional authorities.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Industry: Migration / Humanitarian / NGO / Data Research / Health Locations: Addis Ababa, Jijiga, Semera, Dessie, Shire Endaselas, Mekele (Ethiopia) Application Deadlines: 04–13 July 2026 (varies by position) Employment Types: Special Short‑Term Graded Contracts & Consultancies (up to 11 months)
About IOM Ethiopia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) , established in 1951, is the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM Ethiopia works closely with the Government of Ethiopia, UN agencies, and NGOs to support migrants, refugees, and displaced persons. Its programs include migration governance, health, psychosocial support, displacement tracking, and humanitarian assistance .
Available Positions
1️⃣ Project Associate – Migration Management Unit (MMGU), Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Support implementation and monitoring of migration governance projects. Compile and present project data and reports. Monitor budgets and coordinate administrative actions. Liaise with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors. Draft correspondence, organize meetings, and maintain records.
Requirements:
Diploma + 5 years OR Bachelor’s in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields + 3 years. Experience with migrants, refugees, IDPs, and vulnerable groups. Prior NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Somali an advantage.
Deadline: 13 July 2026
2️⃣ Program Associate – Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide psychosocial support to vulnerable migrants at IOM’s Transit Centre. Facilitate referrals to psychiatric hospitals and NGO shelters. Organize group and individual psychosocial activities. Support Ethiopia’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM). Participate in and roll out MHPSS trainings. Maintain records and contribute to monitoring and reporting.
Requirements:
University degree + 3 years OR Diploma + 5 years. Experience in counseling, protection, or social work with IDPs/migrants/refugees. Training experience in MHPSS provision. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna desirable.
Deadline: 12 July 2026
3️⃣ Senior Medical Associate, Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Oversee medical assistance at IOM’s Migrant Transit Centre. Organize medical staff rosters and supervise operations. Develop and update SOPs for medical assistance. Train and supervise medical staff. Coordinate with referral facilities, partner hospitals, and clinics. Prepare monthly health statistics and reports.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Health Sciences/Public Health + 4 years OR Diploma + 6 years. Experience in health coordination, administration, or humanitarian support. Knowledge of medical terminology and data management. Fluency in English & Amharic; knowledge of Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna desirable.
Deadline: 13 July 2026
4️⃣ Field Project Associate – Flow Monitoring, Jijiga
Responsibilities:
Support displacement tracking and flow monitoring operations. Ensure quality control of data collection. Compile, analyze, and present project information. Liaise with government focal points and regional authorities. Draft reports and statistical tables.
Requirements:
Master’s in Development Studies, Data Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, or related fields + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and research experience. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
5️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Implement and monitor mobility tracking activities. Ensure quality control of collected data. Develop work plans and schedules for data collection. Liaise with government and regional authorities. Draft reports and maintain records.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years in relevant fields. Experience with migrants, refugees, IDPs. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
6️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Jijiga
Responsibilities:
Conduct mobility tracking and displacement monitoring in Jijiga. Compile and analyze project data. Liaise with government focal points. Support flow monitoring operations.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
7️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Semera
Responsibilities:
Support mobility tracking and displacement monitoring in Semera. Ensure quality control of collected data. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government and regional authorities.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Experience in rural/remote field data collection. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
8️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Dessie
Responsibilities:
Collect and analyze displacement data in Dessie. Support mobility tracking operations. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government focal points.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
9️⃣ Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Shire Endaselas
Responsibilities:
Conduct mobility tracking and humanitarian data collection in Shire. Compile and analyze project data. Liaise with government focal points. Support displacement tracking operations.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026
🔟 Field Project Associate – Mobility Tracking, Mekele
Responsibilities:
Support displacement monitoring and mobility tracking in Mekele. Ensure quality control of collected data. Draft reports and maintain records. Liaise with government and regional authorities.
Requirements:
Master’s + 3 years OR Bachelor’s + 5 years. Field‑level data collection and humanitarian research. Knowledge of GPS tools, ODK, Kobo technology. NGO/INGO experience preferred. Fluency in English; Amharic/local languages desirable.
Deadline: 04 July 2026