IOM Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – Project Associate (LMI)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is hiring a Project Associate (LMI) in Addis Ababa to support the administrative, logistical, and operational implementation of Labor Migration and Social Inclusion (LMI) projects in Ethiopia.

Project Associate (LMI)

• Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• Position: Project Associate (LMI)
• Job ID: 22517
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded, up to 9 months
• Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
• Grade: G-4
• Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
• Recruiting Type: General Service
• Organization Type: Country Office
• Application Deadline: August 27, 2026, 11:59 PM
• Posting Date: August 14, 2026

Job Purpose

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Migration Management and Governance Officer and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (LMI), the Project Associate will provide administrative, logistical, and operational support for LMI projects in Ethiopia.

The position will support the organization of project activities such as trainings, workshops, assessments, consultant missions, procurement actions, travel arrangements, and other programme and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Associate will:

1. Support the administrative and operational implementation of LMI projects.
2. Assist with logistics for trainings, workshops, meetings, assessments, field missions, and other project activities.
3. Prepare and process travel requests, purchase requests, payment requests, consultant contracting support, and related administrative documentation.
4. Maintain organized project files, correspondence, activity records, attendance sheets, visibility materials, procurement tracking, and supporting documents.
5. Follow up with relevant internal units on routine administrative and operational activities.
6. Support procurement and logistics processes for equipment, supplies, and services.
7. Maintain project tracking tools covering activities, expenditures, travel, procurement actions, and deliverables.
8. Support preparation of project documents, including minutes, activity files, briefing materials, and administrative inputs for reports.
9. Provide administrative and logistical support for consultant missions.
10. Support duty travel arrangements and logistical planning for field activities.
11. Assist with administrative coordination across LMI activities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Applicants must have either:

• High school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Relevant experience includes:

• Administrative, logistical, or programme support.
• Supporting trainings, workshops, meetings, or events.
• Travel, procurement, finance, or operational support.
• Project implementation support within an international organization, government institution, or similar organization.
• Maintaining records, trackers, and filing systems.
• Working with multiple internal units and external counterparts.

Skills

Candidates should have:

• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Good drafting and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Good knowledge of standard office software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.

Language Requirements

Required:

• Fluent spoken and written Amharic
• Fluent spoken and written English

Knowledge of another national language is an advantage. Language proficiency may be evaluated through written or oral assessments during the selection process.

Competencies

IOM expects staff to demonstrate values including:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity
• Integrity and transparency
• Professionalism
• Courage
• Empathy

Core competencies include teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, and communication.

Important Application Information

• Applications are open to internal and external candidates.
• IOM will consider qualified and eligible first-tier candidates before second-tier candidates in accordance with its selection process.
• The vacancy is subject to funding confirmation.
• The selection process may be used to fill similar positions at other duty stations.
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar appointments for 24 months.
• Appointment is subject to applicable medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• IOM does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• Applications must be submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official IOM Careers recruitment system before the stated deadline.

Application Deadline: August 27, 2026, 11:59 PM

Official IOM application page:
Apply Here

Job Summary

About IOM

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a related organization of the United Nations and a leading international organization working in the field of migration. IOM works with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration.

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