Dr 2026 004 | Project Assistant

International Organization for Migration; Philippines; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines seeks a Project Assistant to provide technical support for the operational foresight and local preparedness initiatives in the context of climate displacement. You will work under the Head of Programmes in the Philippines and collaborate with national staff to ensure timely delivery of project activities.

The role requires coordination with field teams, documentation, and logistics support, with emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable groups

Qualifications

• High School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or related fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in supporting field activities such as assessments, distributions, community consultations, or service monitoring.
• Experience in working with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Knowledge of humanitarian operations, cluster systems, and response standards.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations, competing priorities, and rapidly evolving emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support team in implementing the activities under the Risk Index for Climate Displacement and Climate Catalytic Fund, including stakeholder and community engagement, service monitoring, and data collection.
• Contribute to preparing communication letters, field reports, attendance sheets, and other documentation.
• Provide logistical support during field missions, trainings, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain, monitor, and organize project database, files, tools, and records to ensure accurate documentation of project activities.
• Coordinate with community members and local stakeholders to help facilitate field activities.
• Support emergency response teams during disaster response.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Humanitarian operations knowledge

Cluster systems

Response standards

High-pressure situations management

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High School diploma with four years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or related fields

Job description

DR 2026 004 | Project Assistant

Company: International Organization For Migration

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Philippines

Job Description - DR 2026 004 | Project Assistant

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

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes in IOM Philippines, the technical supervision of the National Emergency and Preparedness Officer in Manila and administrative supervision of the National Project Officer in Legazpi, the successful candidate will provide technical support to the implementation of the Operational Foresight and Supporting Local Preparedness in the Context of Climate Displacement.

Responsibilities

• Support team in implementing the activities under the Risk Index for Climate Displacement and Climate Catalytic Fund, including stakeholder and community engagement, service monitoring, and data collection.
• Contribute to preparing communication letters, field reports, attendance sheets, and other documentation.
• Provide logistical support during field missions, trainings, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain, monitor, and organize project database, files, tools, and records to ensure accurate documentation of project activities.
• Coordinate with community members and local stakeholders to help facilitate field activities.
• Support emergency response teams during disaster response.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in supporting field activities such as assessments, distributions, community consultations, or service monitoring.
• Experience in working with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of humanitarian operations, cluster systems, and response standards.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations, competing priorities, and rapidly evolving emergencies.

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, fluent in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).

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 (applicable only if with direct reports)

• 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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