Job Identification (Reference Number): 18278
Position Title: Project Manager (Community Resilience) (P)
Duty Station City: Juba
Duty Station Country: South Sudan
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 27 January 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:
    a) internal candidates; and,
    b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time.

Context

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

As part of its community development portfolio, IOM is implementing a project with the Government of South Sudan in partnership with World Bank the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP), that seeks to prevent the impacts of flooding in targeted areas of South Sudan.

Under overall evaluation of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Resilience and Disaster Risk Management) in Juba and, in collaboration with relevant units, the Project Manager (Community Resilience) will be responsible and accountable for managing the IOM component of the RCRP project, and provide technical oversight to governance and capacity building activities in IOM South Sudan.

1. Develop and ensure the implementation and monitoring of resilience and livelihood program activities, with a focus on improving economic opportunities and strengthening resilience for vulnerable populations, including returnees, migrants, youth, and communities living in border areas.

2. Identify opportunities for improving the resilience of communities affected by migration, economic shocks, or displacement, with a focus on border populations and areas of high vulnerability.

3. Promote initiatives that contribute to build community resilience, including through education, job creation, and access to essential services such as health care and social protection in border regions.

4. Ensure that program activities are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed-upon objectives. Conduct field visits, particularly to border regions, and ensure that program outputs meet quality standards and are aligned with the expected results.

5. Coordinate with local and national stakeholders to promote the integration of migration into national development plans and frameworks, particularly focusing on youth employment, livelihoods, and border communities.

6. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, local authorities, international partners, and the private sector to foster collaboration and program alignment with national priorities.

7. Collaborate with relevant national institutions to enhance capacity for designing and implementing migration-sensitive policies and programs, especially in areas near national borders.

8. Ensure program activities are in line with IOM’s policies, standards, and operational procedures, and are responsive to the needs of affected populations, especially those living in border areas.

9. Design and implement Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for resilience and livelihood programs, ensuring that program outcomes and impact are assessed regularly.

10. Adjust programs as necessary to respond to emerging challenges or opportunities based on monitoring data and feedback from beneficiaries, particularly from border communities.

11. Provide technical assistance and capacity building to government authorities, partners, and local stakeholders involved in implementing livelihood and migration programs.

12. Conduct trainings and workshops to enhance staff capacity in areas such as livelihoods, resilience-building, migration integration, and youth employment, with a focus on border areas.

13. Promote the development of sustainable local economies through skills development, income-generating activities, and economic diversification for youth, especially in border regions.

14. Prepare regular program reports, including success stories, case studies, and quantitative data to be shared with donors, partners, and IOM management.

15. Work with the IOM Communications team to produce materials that highlight program achievements and lessons learned, particularly in border areas.

16. Facilitate knowledge-sharing and ensure that best practices are integrated into program design and implementation.

17. Integrating IOM’s cross-cutting priorities, such as integrity, transparency, and accountability (including Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)); equality, diversity, and inclusion (including age, gender, and diversity considerations, comprising of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation and disability inclusion); conflict sensitivity; protection centered (including the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)); and considering environmental sustainability.

18. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Mission or Head of Programmes, ensuring that activities are in line with organizational goals and the program's objectives.

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Minimum of five years for Master’s degree holder (at least seven years for University degree holder) proven experience in managing resilience-building programs, especially in migration, economic recovery;
• Proven experience in project management, including the oversight of budgets, human resources, and program design;
• Experience working with national governments, local authorities, and international partners on migration and livelihood-related interventions; and,
• Previous experience working with World Bank-financed projects or other Multilateral Development Bank-financed projects.

Skills

• Extensive project management and coordination skills, including ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, local organizations, and affected communities;
• Familiarity with IOM’s operational procedures, guidelines, and frameworks; and,
• Knowledge of the migration-development nexus and migration-sensitive programming.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

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 this link. 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/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 Level 2

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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