Back Senior Project Associate (Nexus HDP & Durable Solutions) - Expedited Recruitment (ONLY FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Since its creation in 1951, the IOM (International Organisation for Migration) has been the United Nations agency responsible for managing migration. It works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. The IOM provides services and advice to governments and migrants alike.

For the past decade, the number of people who are internally displaced due to conflict, violence, disasters, and climate change has been climbing steadily. By the end of 2022, there were an estimated 71.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with millions living in protracted displacement and dependent on humanitarian assistance. In Cameroon, internal displacement remains a significant concern, particularly in the Far North, North-West, and South-West regions, where insecurity is fueled by insurgencies led by Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), as well as regional instability. As of May 2023, the country hosted over two million forcibly displaced persons, including one million IDPs and nearly half a million refugees and asylum seekers. The crisis in the North-West and South-West alone has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands. In 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will assume the lead of the Champions Group on Solutions to Internal Displacement, providing technical assistance, supporting coordination mechanisms, and promoting community-based planning to advance durable solutions for IDPs. In parallel, Cameroon is implementing Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programmes to address the reintegration of ex-associates of armed groups and to counter violent extremism. Led by the National DDR Committee (NDDRC) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, local authorities, NGOs, and international partners, these efforts focus on security, social cohesion, and sustainable reintegration. IOM plays a key role in both the IDP solutions agenda and DDR programming, supporting the establishment of coordination platforms, enhancing community engagement, building local capacities, and contributing to early warning systems for radicalization. These efforts aim to create a conducive environment for peacebuilding and longterm stability across affected regions.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Cameroon and direct supervision of the Nexus and Solutions Coordinator, the successful candidate will be require performing the following tasks:

1. Provide assistance to the Nexus and Solutions Coordinator 
2. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Nexus and Solutions projects activities. 
3. Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
4. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   
5. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
6. Draft status reports: identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
7. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
8. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
9. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
10. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
11. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
12. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
13. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
14. Perform other related duties as assigned

    Education

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    • School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
    • 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.

      Experience

      • 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; and,
      • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

        Languages

        For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

        Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage