Senior Project Associate (Livelihoods)

The Senior Project Associate will support the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) technical team by serving as focal points for Environmental & Social Action Plan (ESAP) and Milestone Verification (MV) procedures. The role involves quality assurance processes implementation, liaison with field staff, and capacity building on EDF quality assurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on EDF quality assurance processes, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Monitor EDF implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.
• Act as a focal point for an EDF quality assurance process (e.g. ESAP or MV), involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the direct supervisor and Project Officer (Livelihoods) to suggest corrective measures.
• Draft correspondence on EDF quality assurance issues, prepare and update reports, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and lead delivery of capacity building trainings to IOM staff on EDF quality assurance matters.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Monitor the work of IOM staff and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) for EDF technical tools and quality assurance processes. concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
• Perform Investment Committee Visits for EDF business selection and support with negotiation meetings as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 with four years of relevant professional experience.
• School diploma in relevant with six years of relevant experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Strong editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Experience maintaining databases, trackers, and filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using SharePoint or other document management platforms.
• Ability to compile and consolidate information from multiple sources.
• Experience supporting reporting and proposal development processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor information flows.
• Knowledge of standard administrative and programme support procedures.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic and Kurdish are advantage Languages.

Skills

• Liaising with Authorities
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Humanitarian Experience
• Editing and Proofreading
• Document Management
• Database Maintenance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint Development
• Information Compilation
• Reporting Support
• Proposal Development
• Records Keeping
• Administrative Procedures
• Programme Support
• Quality assurance processes
• Capacity Building
• Environmental and Social Action Plan
• Milestone Verification

Languages

English