Senior Project Associate (MECC) Vacancy at International Organization for Migration (IOM), Kigoma May 2026

Senior Project Associate (MECC) – International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Position Details

• Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• Job Title: Senior Project Associate (MECC)
• Duty Station: Kigoma, United Republic of Tanzania
• Job Identification: 20919
• Contract Type: Fixed-term
• Duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
• Grade: G-6
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Application Deadline: 18 May 2026 posting date; apply as early as possible

---

About the Programme

The RE2CLID – Resilience and Climate-Induced Displacement Programme supports governments and communities in the Lake Tanganyika basin to address:

• Climate-related displacement
• Disaster risks
• Community resilience and recovery

The programme focuses on:

• Preparedness and coordination
• Community-driven recovery
• Social cohesion
• Long-term resilience solutions

---

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Associate (MECC) will support:

• Field-level coordination
• Project implementation
• Monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Community resilience activities

The role works closely with:

• Local authorities
• Community representatives
• Partners
• Service providers
• Displacement-affected communities

under the supervision of the Project Officer (MECC/DRR).

---

Key Responsibilities

Field Coordination & Community Engagement

• Support day-to-day implementation of project activities
• Liaise with:
  • Local authorities
  • Community leaders
  • Service providers
  • Implementing partners
• Facilitate inclusive consultations and capacity-building activities

Climate Resilience & Preparedness

• Support:
  • Risk management activities
  • Early warning initiatives
  • Anticipatory action processes
• Assist in:
  • Mapping communication channels
  • Mapping community structures
  • Risk communication activities

Assessments & Evidence Generation

• Facilitate community entry for assessments
• Coordinate data collection activities
• Ensure safeguarding and do-no-harm standards are followed

Recovery & Resilience Activities

• Support:
  • Livelihood interventions
  • Rehabilitation of community infrastructure
  • Community-based planning
  • Social cohesion dialogue activities

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain:
  • Activity trackers
  • Participant records
  • Feedback documentation
• Document:
  • Lessons learned
  • Risks and operational issues
  • After-action points

Partner Coordination

• Track implementing partner progress
• Follow up on workplans and deliverables
• Support coordination and compliance processes

---

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Applicants must have either:

• High school diploma with 6 years relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Environmental Disaster Management
  • Development Studies
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Community Development
  • Social Sciences
  • Or related field

Experience

• Experience in:
  • Humanitarian programmes
  • Recovery and resilience programmes
  • Development projects
• Experience supporting:
  • Climate resilience activities
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Community engagement

Additional Advantages

• Familiarity with IOM systems
• Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations

---

Required Skills

Technical & Operational Skills

• Field coordination and liaison skills
• Basic understanding of climate action programming
• Knowledge of:
  • Budget tracking
  • Financial procedures
  • Monitoring and reporting

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in remote field locations
• Willingness to travel frequently to intervention areas

---

Languages

Required:

• English
• Swahili

---

Core Competencies

Values Expected by International Organization for Migration (IOM)

• Inclusion and respect for diversity
• Integrity and transparency
• Professionalism
• Courage
• Empathy

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Teamwork
• Delivering results
• Accountability
• Communication
• Knowledge sharing

---

Important Notes

• Appointment is subject to:
  • Funding confirmation
  • Medical clearance
  • Security clearance
  • Residency/visa requirements
• IOM has zero tolerance for:
  • Sexual exploitation and abuse
  • Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Abuse of authority
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge any recruitment or application fees
• Applications are accepted only through the official IOM e-Recruitment system
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY