CFA 2026 002 | Senior Project Associate (Health) | Roster only

International Organization for Migration (10000000); Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Philippines is establishing a roster of qualified candidates to bolster emergency health response operations during disasters and health crises. Selected candidates will support health projects with government partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors, and may be mobilized as needed.

Applicants should emphasize experience in health emergencies, coordination with health authorities, and capacity-building of local staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related field; five years of relevant experience; or a High School diploma with seven years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate emergency health response projects per work plans and donor requirements.
• Monitor public health information to inform project planning and decision-making.
• Monitor budget utilization and maintain records of approved budgets.
• Coordinate health response project activities with health authorities and partners.
• Plan and facilitate capacity-building for government counterparts and local staff.
• Represent project in meetings with government units, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefings, donor reports, and documentation with timely, high quality outputs.
• Document best practices and contribute to SOPs and proposals.
• Supervise and mentor project staff, supporting professional development.
• Perform other duties to support emergency health activities.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Disaster response

Humanitarian operations

DRR

CCA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Health/IR/Social Sciences)

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Organizational Context and Scope

This Call for Applications aims to establish a roster of qualified candidates who may be mobilized to support the Mission’s surge staffing requirements during disasters, emergencies, and other humanitarian response operations.

Please note that there is currently no confirmed start date or immediate deployment opportunity associated with this roster. The engagement of roster members will depend on operational requirements, the nature and scale of emergency responses, funding and budget availability, and the Mission’s staffing needs.

Candidates who submit an application acknowledge their interest in being considered for future emergency response assignments and are expected to maintain their availability should their services be required. If selected for deployment or engagement, roster members must be locally available and be prepared to promptly complete all necessary onboarding, documentation, and administrative requirements within the prescribed timeframe.

As part of your application, kindly submit a cover letter indicating any relevant experience in Health within the emergency response context. Your cover letter should briefly describe your experience, key responsibilities, and any relevant skills or training related to this area.

1. Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of emergency health response projects, ensuring that activities are delivered according to approved work plans, technical standards, and donor requirements. Monitor implementation progress, identify operational challenges, and recommend adaptive measures to respond effectively to evolving humanitarian and public health needs.

2. Research, monitor, analyse, and present informationon public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, disaster impacts, national health policies, and humanitarian developments to inform project implementation, planning, and decision-making.

3. Monitor project budget utilizationby tracking expenditures, verifying fund availability, and maintaining accurate records of approved budgets and revisions to ensure efficient and compliant use of resources.

4. Coordinate the financial, administrative, operational, and technical aspectsof health response projects in accordance with IOM policies, donor agreements, and humanitarian standards.

5. Plan, organize, and facilitate capacity-building activitiesfor government counterparts, healthcare workers, local partners, and IOM staff on emergency health response, preparedness, infection prevention and control, community engagement, and other relevant technical areas.

6. Represent the project in coordination meetings and technical working groups, maintaining strong collaboration with the Department of Health, local government units, UN agencies, Health Cluster partners, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective health response interventions.

7. Lead the preparation of correspondence, situation reports, briefing notes, presentations, donor reports, and other project documentation, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting on project progress, achievements, challenges, and financial status.

8. Document good practices, lessons learned, and operational innovations, contributing to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical guidance, concept notes, and proposals to strengthen emergency health programming and future response initiatives.

9. Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidanceto project staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and supporting professional development to ensure effective project implementation.

10. Perform any other duties as assignedto support the effective implementation of emergency health response activities and the achievement of IOM's humanitarian and public health objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

• High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, disaster response, and humanitarian operations in the Philippines.

• Strong understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and humanitarian principles and standards.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and donor reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, Filipino and other local languages in the Philippines are desirable.

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

• 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

• 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

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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