Project Associate (Protection)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Project Associate (Protection) to support its Protection Unit in Ethiopia. The position is based in Jijiga and will contribute to the implementation of protection interventions for migrants, displaced persons and vulnerable communities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Migrant Protection and Assistance sub‑unit in non‑emergency programming, including counter‑trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrants (AVM) and community outreach.
• Work closely with the Government of Ethiopia and other stakeholders in emergency, displacement and migration settings to reduce protection risks.
• Contribute to the delivery of direct assistance, thematic guidance, capacity development, advocacy and research as part of IOM’s six‑pillar protection approach.
• Assist in coordination with IOM Migration Response Centres (MRCs) to provide protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for protection projects and reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Open to internal and external candidates; internal‑equivalent candidates are considered first‑tier.
• Candidates should be able to work in Ethiopia and commit to IOM’s values of respect, inclusiveness and professionalism.

Required skills