National Officer (Protection)

National Officer (Protection) – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employer

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Company Website

Location

Onsite – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type

Full‑time

Application Link

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About IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in migration. IOM Ethiopia’s Protection Unit (PXU) focuses on safeguarding migrants and vulnerable communities through direct assistance, counter‑trafficking, community outreach, advocacy, and research.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Protection) and Programme Officer (Protection Emergencies), the National Officer will provide direct oversight of the Protection Non‑emergencies portfolio, including daily management of Migration Response Centres (MRCs), Counter‑Trafficking, and Community Outreach. The role also supports planning, budgeting, liaison, communications, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor operational, administrative, and financial aspects of projects
• Keep supervisors informed on implementation status and suggest improvements
• Develop and adjust work plans, budgets, and monitoring tools
• Collect, verify, and analyze data; update information systems and social media platforms
• Prepare and disseminate project reports in line with donor requirements
• Liaise with donors, partners, UN agencies, local authorities, and government counterparts
• Organize and deliver capacity building activities for staff and partners
• Attend conferences, workshops, and coordination meetings
• Prepare project proposals, concept notes, and communication products
• Supervise and train project staff; provide technical guidance
• Undertake duty travel for monitoring, assessments, and liaison
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields with 2 years of experience; OR
• Master’s degree in the above fields

Experience

• Liaising with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and institutions
• Working with migrants, refugees, IDPs, and trafficking victims
• Experience in complex protection programming with multiple interventions
• Project management, results‑based management, and MEAL experience
• Humanitarian or development programming related to migration and displacement

Skills

• Strong understanding of migrant protection and trafficking issues in Ethiopia/region
• Knowledge of Protection Information Management systems (asset)
• Excellent interpersonal, cross‑cultural, and diplomatic skills
• Capacity building expertise for staff and partners
• Strong reporting and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Knowledge of IOM protection standards and global frameworks

Languages

• Fluency in English required
• Working knowledge of Amharic desirable

Competencies

• Values: Inclusion, integrity, transparency, professionalism, courage, empathy
• Core Competencies (Level 2): Teamwork, delivering results, knowledge sharing, accountability, communication
• Managerial Competencies (Level 2): Leadership, empowering others, building trust, strategic thinking, humility

Additional Information

• Subject to funding confirmation
• National Professional Officer role – applicants must be nationals of Ethiopia
• Medical fitness and background checks required
• IOM enforces zero‑tolerance on exploitation, harassment, and discrimination
• IOM does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment

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