Senior Project Associate (Health) (G-6) at IOM

San José, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Liaising, Data Collection, Data Compilation, Literature Review, Field Assessments, Surveys, Project Cycle, Communication, Work Ethics, Adaptability, Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Position Title: Senior Project Associate (Health) Duty Station City: Caracas Duty Station Country: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Grade: G-6 Contract Type: Special Short-Term Recruiting Type: General Service Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice Initial duration: Six months with possibility of extension 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. 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. Second tier candidates include: All other external candidates. Organizational Context and Scope The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non‑governmental partners. IOM promotes the orderly and humane management of migration, advances international cooperation on migration issues, supports practical solutions to emerging challenges, and provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including internally displaced persons. As part of its activities in Venezuela, IOM delivers humanitarian and protection‑sensitive assistance to vulnerable populations. Within this mandate, the Migration Health Division provides the technical and strategic framework guiding all health‑related interventions, ensuring that migration health programming is evidence‑based, aligned with global public health standards, and responsive to the specific health needs of migrants and crisis‑affected communities in the country. Under the direct supervision of the National Health and Migration Officer, and the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and the Chief of Mission, the Senior Project Associate (Health) will provide technical and administrative support for the implementation of migration health programmes in Venezuela, in accordance with established Migration Health Unit procedures, instructions, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Associate (Health) will provide technical and administrative support for the implementation of migration health programmes in Venezuela, ensuring alignment with established Migration Health Unit procedures, instructions, and guidelines. This role operates under the direct supervision of the National Health and Migration Officer.