CFA 2026 003 | Senior Project Associate (Response) | Roster only

## Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture atIOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy,internal and internal-equivalent candidatesare considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope This Call for Applications aims to establisha roster of qualified candidateswho may be mobilized to support the Mission’s surge staffing requirements during disasters, emergencies, and other humanitarian response operations. Please note that there is currently no confirmed start date or immediate deployment opportunity associated with this roster. The engagement of roster members will depend on operational requirements, the nature and scale of emergency responses, funding and budget availability, and the Mission’s staffing needs. Candidates who submit an application acknowledge their interest in being considered for future emergency response assignments and are expected to maintain their availability should their services be required. If selected for deployment or engagement, roster members must be locally available and be prepared to promptly complete all necessary onboarding, documentation, and administrative requirements within the prescribed timeframe. As part of your application, kindlysubmit a cover letterindicating any relevant experience in emergency response and/or the following areas:Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Cash-Based Interventions (CBI), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Community Mobilization, and Information Management and Reporting.Your cover letter should briefly describe your experience, key responsibilities, and any relevant skills or training related to these areas. ## Responsibilities 1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of emergency response activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance in line with project objectives, humanitarian principles, and donor requirements. 2. Compile, analyse, and present information and data on disaster impacts, humanitarian needs, response operations, and operational developments to support evidence-based decision-making and response planning. 3. Monitor project budget implementation and resource utilization, identifying funding gaps and proposing adjustments to support efficient and accountable emergency response operations. 4. Serve as the focal point for administrative and operational coordination of emergency response activities, liaising with internal units and external stakeholders to facilitate procurement, logistics, deployments, clearances, and other operational requirements. 5. Prepare situation reports, implementation updates, and progress reports, identify operational challenges and delivery gaps, escalate critical issues to the supervisor, and recommend corrective actions to improve response effectiveness. 6. Draft correspondence, briefing notes, donor reports, presentations, maps, dashboards, statistical tables, and other operational documentation to support coordination, reporting, and decision-making during emergency response operations. 7. Organize and support coordination meetings, simulations, trainings, and capacity-building activities for government counterparts, humanitarian partners, and response personnel on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. 8. Respond to complex operational information requests, maintain project records, and ensure accurate documentation of emergency response activities, beneficiary data, and operational outputs. 9. Participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms and technical working groups, maintaining effective collaboration with government agencies, local authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian clusters, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to strengthen coordinated emergency response efforts. 10. Monitor the implementation of activities by implementing partners, ensuring compliance with project agreements, humanitarian standards, IOM policies, and donor requirements, and promptly report any issues to the supervisor. 11. Contribute to the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contingency plans, emergency response guidelines, after-action reviews, lessons learned, and concept notes to strengthen preparedness and future emergency response programming. 12. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit. May supervise other staff as assigned. 13. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned. ## Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education - Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or, - High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in theUNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience - Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations; - Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and, - Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills - Knowledge of emergency preparedness, disaster response, and humanitarian operations in the Philippines. - Strong understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and humanitarian principles and standards. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and donor reporting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Languages All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position,  Tagalog is required. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at thislink. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: - Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. - Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rule