Project Officer (Food Security) (P) at IOM

Majuro, Ratak Chain, Marshall Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Food Security, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Engagement, Training, Nutrition Planning, Infrastructure Development

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) faces severe climate vulnerability and food insecurity, compounded by high dependence on imported, ultra-processed foods. The Japan funded project Strengthening Food Systems to Address Migration Drivers in the Marshall Islands will implement climate-smart gardens, composting systems, and indigenous crop nurseries at two boarding schools in RMI (Northern Islands High School in Wotje and Marshall Islands High School in Majuro) and surrounding communities. The project aims to enhance climate resilience and food security by establishing sustainable, school- and community-based food systems that improve nutrition and reduce reliance on imported foods. Activities include infrastructure upgrades, nutrition-focused meal planning, and training for youth, women, and kitchen staff. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Majuro, the Project Officer (Food Security) will support the implementation and monitoring of the project.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer (Food Security) will support the implementation and monitoring of a project aimed at enhancing climate resilience and food security in the Marshall Islands. This includes activities such as infrastructure upgrades, nutrition-focused meal planning, and training for youth and community members.