Call for Application

Call for Application - Project Assistant (Protection)

Established in 1951, IOM is a leading intergovernmental organization providing services to governments and migrants in the field of migration. With its 173 member States and offices in more than 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

Pakistan remains the third-largest refugee-hosting country globally, hosting over 1.4 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards issued by the Government, 840,000 Afghan citizens Card (ACC) holders, and an estimated 775,000 undocumented Afghan migrants. With the recent change in the political and security situation in Afghanistan, the number of Afghan nationals crossing into Pakistan has increased. Owing to their partly informal status, the Afghan migrant populations have largely remained under the radar, not being eligible for systematic humanitarian assistance, facing significant challenges.

Under the supervision of the Protection Field Coordinator (Balochistan) and the Protection Officer, the Project Assistant will support protection monitoring and analysis activities as part of IOM's protection initiatives. Responsibilities include:

1. Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring project activities, including protection monitoring.
2. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data entered into protection monitoring tools, following SOPs and guidance.
3. Conduct data cleaning, organization, and analysis from various data collection exercises.
4. Review, compile, and analyze collected information and data.
5. Monitor the work of Implementing Partners, facilitate effective communication, support implementation challenges, and report non-compliance.
6. Maintain an understanding of protection risks, community dynamics, and displacement trends in monitored communities, including for ACC holders, undocumented Afghan migrants, and host communities.
7. Provide administrative support related to protection activities, including financial monitoring and procurement processes.
8. Conduct data collection activities, such as interviews and surveys, in coordination with partners.
9. Organize trainings and prepare training materials on data collection, ethics, protection mainstreaming, PSEA, GBV, and HLP issues.
10. Support the development of data collection tools, SOPs, and capacity-building materials.
11. Compile and present data and information on project topics, highlighting key trends.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields with three years of experience.

Experience:

• Support protection monitoring, research activities, data cleaning, analysis, and report drafting.
• Knowledge of social science research methodologies.
• Experience with protection issues, including child protection, GBV, or counter-trafficking, with direct beneficiary contact.
• Understanding of the protection environment and legal context in Pakistan.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, KOBO, and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Afghan crisis and issues related to Afghan migrants in Pakistan.
• Experience with international humanitarian organizations is advantageous.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Research skills, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse ethnic and religious groups.
• Knowledge of migration-related topics and UN standards.
• Understanding of financial rules and regulations.

Languages:

Fluent in English and Urdu; working knowledge of Pashto and Dari preferred.

Only shortlisted candidates matching the criteria will be contacted. IOM is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from females, males, and persons with disabilities.