Programme Associate – Livelihoods

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Programme Associate for its Livelihoods programme in Syria, under the supervision of the Program Officer (Durable Solutions) and direct supervision of the National Officer (Livelihoods). The post supports the Country Office and field operations in implementing livelihoods activities, in the context of intensified displacement and humanitarian needs across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Help plan, coordinate, implement and monitor livelihoods project activities.
• Compile, summarise, analyse and present project data, and monitor budget implementation.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units, external parties and donors.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables.
• Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions, and prepare training materials.
• Contribute to SOPs, concept papers and new project proposals, and help develop business support services such as coaching, grant schemes and public work employment.
• Monitor programme progress against targets and indicators, and coordinate with field staff and the Information Management unit to keep beneficiary data accurate.
• Maintain liaison with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and partners, and travel frequently within the area of responsibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, economics, business management or a related field with four years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with six years' experience.
• Experience designing and implementing livelihoods interventions for youth, women, displaced persons and host communities.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating livelihoods outcomes, including beneficiary tracking tools, business performance assessments and satisfaction surveys.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (oral and written).

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of livelihoods programming: microbusiness support, vocational training, employment promotion and market systems development in crisis settings.
• Knowledge of donor regulations and frameworks, and of conflict sensitivity, protection and gender mainstreaming.
• Strong administrative, reporting, writing and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.