Field Associate (G5) - Migration Policy Project, Faranah

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Field Associate (G5) based in Faranah, Guinea, under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and the National Project Officer in Conakry, and in close collaboration with the Kankan Sub-Office. The post supports the field implementation of the project piloting the local implementation of Guinea's Migration Policy in Faranah, Dabola and Kouroussa, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). The associate works daily with the governorates, prefectures, deconcentrated technical services and BAOS focal points.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Gather, compile, summarise, analyse and present information and data on project topics.
• Monitor the budget by verifying fund availability, obtaining approvals and updating budget information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain clearances and follow up on administrative actions.
• Draft status reports, highlight shortfalls and suggest remedial actions; draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables and presentations.
• Respond to complex information requests, maintain files and records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring Implementing Partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field, with three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with five years of relevant experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Fluency in French (oral and written); English is also required, and knowledge of Malinké and Pular is an advantage.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required skills

• Field data collection and monitoring, including keeping attendance lists disaggregated by sex and age and preparing quarterly data reports for DGGE and OGM.
• Logistics and workshop organisation, including venue, transport, procurement and supporting documents.
• Writing clear monthly activity reports and meeting minutes.