Senior Project Associate (Humanitarian Protection)

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Staff Closes 09 Jun 2026 8 days left

Overview

Support the operational implementation of Emergency Case Management (ECM) and outreach activities, including supervision of Project Associates, management of case assignment and follow-up, and coordination of referrals.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the coordination and implementation of protection activities under Humanitarian Protection sub-unit, including Emergency Case Management and outreach.
  • Monitor implementation of activities to verify work is proceeding according to established plans.
  • Analyse implementation difficulties and propose adjustments to work plans.
  • Research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments.
  • Monitor budget expenditures and coordinate financial, administrative and technical processes.
  • Support the implementation of Emergency Case Management (ECM) processes, maintaining quality control.
  • Coordinate outreach activities to identify vulnerable individuals and raise awareness of available services.
  • Plan and support the delivery of capacity building workshops.
  • Participate in meetings and conferences and maintain liaison with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports.
  • Identify and document good practices and lessons learned.
  • Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff, including Project Associates.
Required Experience
  • High school diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in humanitarian protection programming, including case management, emergency assistance, and/or protection desk/service delivery mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing or supporting case management systems, including supervision and guidance to staff and application of protection principles and standards.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, including migrants, refugees, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), victims of trafficking, and/or unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
  • Experience supporting GBV programming, including working knowledge and application of protection principles and standards.
  • Experience in project implementation, including monitoring, reporting, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in liaising with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
  • Experience in capacity building, including delivering or supporting trainings on protection principles, case management, and referral pathways.
  • Experience in emergency or humanitarian settings, including provision of direct assistance or case management in complex environments, is an advantage.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting, including use of case management or information management systems, is an asset.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency (both oral and written) in English and Turkish is mandatory.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
1 year with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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