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Senior Project Associate (RSU)

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Position Title: Senior Project Associate (RSU)

2025-12-16    Kabul     Full Time     161

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Consultant
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: VAC-40953
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: CTG
Years of Experience: four years of relevant professional experience.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution
Close date: 2025-12-16

About CTG:

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Job Descriptions:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Area-Based Approach), the successful candidate will be responsible to support IOM’s Resilience and Solutions unit (RSU) and contribute to roll out of IOM’s ABR and emergency site management activities, he/she will perform the following duties.

Job Requirements:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities for displacement management and area-based response.
  2. Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
  3. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.  
  4. Act as focal point for coordination of project implementation, including by implementing partners and by RSU field teams, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
  5. Draft status reports: identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.
  6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
  7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
  8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
  9. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
  10. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
  11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
  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 other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

           Or  

  • High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience

 

Experience:

  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
  • Experience in project monitoring and evaluation.

SKILLS:

  • Strong management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with flexibility and integrity.
  • Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work in challenging settings, under pressure while respecting tight deadlines.
  • Capacity to learn and gain new competencies, while accepting/giving constructive criticism
  • Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making.
  • Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies
  • Ability to organize information flow
  • Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators an advantage

 

Languages:

  • For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

 

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Required Competencies:

 

  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/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
     

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators
 

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
     

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

  • Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
  • Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
  • Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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  • Click on the vacancy that you want to apply for.
  • Provide your current employment details, date that you are available from and salary expectations.
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