Project Associate (Protection)

Project Associate (Protection) - G5- Faya

Job Requisition ID: 23696

Location: Faya, Chad

Requisition Type: General Service

Category: Other

Posted Date: 2026-10-29T08:49:32+00:00

Closing Date: 2026-11-11T23:55:00+00:00

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)

Initial Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Org Type: Country Office - Sub Office

Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice

Recruiting Type: General Service

Grade: G-5

Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No

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

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Sous la supervision générale de l’Officier Protection à l’OIM Tchad et sous la supervision directe de l’Assistant Senior Protection (CT), le/la titulaire du poste apportera un appui opérationnel à la mise en œuvre du projet Vivre ensemble dans la région du Nord du Tchad. Le poste contribuera au renforcement de la gouvernance des migrations et de la protection des migrants afin de réduire les vulnérabilités liées à la traite des personnes, au trafic illicite de migrants et à la migration irrégulière le long des corridors migratoires du nord du Tchad.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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

Experience

Skills

• Bonne connaissance des principes de protection des migrants, des approches centrées sur les personnes et des mécanismes de référencement.

Short Description

Apply by: 22/10/2026

PROVIDE A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE JOB VACANCY

Sous la supervision générale de l’Officier Protection à l’OIM Tchad et sous la supervision directe de l’Assistant Senior Protection (CT), le/la titulaire du poste apportera un appui opérationnel à la mise en œuvre du projet Vivre ensemble dans la région du Nord du Tchad. Le poste contribuera au renforcement de la gouvernance des migrations et de la protection des migrants afin de réduire les vulnérabilités liées à la traite des personnes, au trafic illicite de migrants et à la migration irrégulière le long des corridors migratoires du nord du Tchad.