Project Clerk (Community Worker) - Affiliate

International Organization for Migration – Project Clerk (Community Worker, Affiliate)

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Ethiopia (Onsite, Gantafeshum Woreda)
Application Deadline: Not specified
Employment Type: Full‑time
Industry: Humanitarian / Migration / Livelihoods

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. IOM works closely with governments, intergovernmental, and non‑governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration.

IOM Ethiopia is recruiting a Project Clerk (Community Worker) to support the EU‑funded project “Sustainable Support to People Displaced by Conflict and Natural Disasters and Their Host Communities in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul‑Gumuz, and Tigray.” The role will contribute to livelihood activities under Objective 1, specifically Outputs 1.1 and 1.2, in Gantafeshum Woreda.

Position: Project Clerk (Community Worker)

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, monitoring, and follow‑up of livelihood activities at Woreda level.
• Coach and mentor established business groups and TVET trainees.
• Act as focal point for communication and coordination with government counterparts and stakeholders.
• Assist in project activity implementation and ensure timely provision of start‑up capital.
• Compile, summarize, and present project information and progress updates.
• Facilitate market linkages for businesses in the woreda and surrounding areas.
• Ensure synergy with implementing partners and project stakeholders.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Maintain records, respond to information requests, and prepare progress reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • School diploma with 3 years of relevant experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • Liaising with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and institutions.
  • Working with migrants, refugees, IDPs, victims of trafficking, and vulnerable groups.
  • Implementing livelihood projects (on‑farm, off‑farm, skills training, value chain development).
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations is an advantage.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability in multicultural settings.
• Languages: Fluency in Amharic, Tigrinya, and English (oral and written).

Competencies

• Values: Inclusion & respect for diversity, integrity & transparency, professionalism, courage, empathy.
• Core Competencies: Teamwork, delivering results, managing & sharing knowledge, accountability, communication.

Notes

• Local travel may be required.
• Appointment subject to medical fitness certification, residency/visa verification, and funding confirmation.
• IOM provides occupational accident/illness coverage under its Compensation Plan but requires proof of personal medical insurance for non‑occupational coverage.
• IOM enforces a zero‑tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
• No fees are charged at any stage of recruitment.

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit applications through the IOM online recruitment system.

Application Link: Apply Here

Company Website: International Organization for Migration