Job Vacancy: Project Officer (Community Resilience) – IOM, Juba, South Sudan

Organisation: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Position Title: Project Officer (Community Resilience)
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Special Short-Term, up to 9 months
Reference Number: 17467
Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Job Summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a qualified Project Officer (Community Resilience) to lead the implementation of Enhancing Community Resilience Project – Phase II (ECRP II) in South Sudan. The role is based in Juba and supports IOM’s mission to promote safe, orderly and humane migration.

Working under the Chief of Mission and the Senior Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer will oversee project planning, delivery, monitoring, reporting and coordination with partners, government, and UN agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage overall implementation of ECRP II, ensuring technical, financial and administrative compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements.

• Oversee project strategy, workplans and staff performance, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and on schedule.

• Monitor progress against project objectives and support improvements where needed.

Monitoring, Reporting and Development

• Establish and manage a shared M&E framework in coordination with the Country Office.

• Identify needs and contribute to the development of new project proposals and background analysis.

• Produce quality narrative, financial and donor reports, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.

Coordination and Partnerships

• Supervise project staff, consultants and implementing partners.

• Lead capacity-building activities for partners, government and humanitarian actors.

• Maintain strong engagement with government counterparts, UN agencies and other stakeholders.

• Ensure effective information management, visibility materials and communication updates.

Representation and Travel

• Represent IOM at technical working groups, meetings and coordination platforms.

• Mainstream migration issues within UN cooperation frameworks.

• Undertake duty travel to monitor and support field implementation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs or related field, with 5 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience.

• Experience in project development, M&E, capacity building and coordination with government and international partners.

• Strong understanding of migration issues in South Sudan and the region.

• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and organisational skills.

• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Job Overview 

How to Apply (CTA)

Interested applicants should submit their applications via the IOM online recruitment system by 30 November 2025.
👉 Apply here
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.