Project Associate – Protection Information Management

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Affiliate Contractor to support its Protection Information Management activities in Ethiopia. Working under the Senior Programme Officer (Protection) and Programme Officer (Protection), the Project Associate will manage data processes that underpin protection interventions for migrants and displaced persons.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test and implement data collection tools for protection programmes.
• Perform data cleaning, validation and quality checks in collaboration with field teams.
• Maintain and update the Migration Resource Centre Information System (MRCIS), including migrant profiling and trend analysis.
• Provide database administration, data visualisation and SharePoint support for protection, return and reintegration, and emergency teams.
• Assist other protection units with ad‑hoc information‑management tasks and coordinate data sharing across programme areas.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in data management or information systems within humanitarian or migration contexts.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Data collection
• Data cleaning
• Data validation
• Database management
• Data visualization
• SharePoint