I. POSITION INFORMATION 

Position title: Senior Project Assistant- FRTF 

Position grade: G.6 

Duty station: Tegucigalpa, Honduras 

Job family: Operations 

Organizational unit Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office or Country Office based position?: Country-office 

Reports directly to: Project Coordinator 

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE 

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide. Movement Operations departments in various IOM missions, coordinated under the division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes. 

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for the FRTF Project, the Project Associate- FRTF will be responsible for supervising and implementing the Family Reunification Task Force Project (FRTF) in Honduras.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Monitor the implementation of the FRTF Project in Honduras in a timely manner, ensuring IOM procedures and guidelines are followed. 

• Supervise project staff members (case management) undertaking case management activities and giving feedback to staff member on their performance on a regular basis to ensure high quality work and the accurate completion of case management activities. 

• Ensure the timely execution of the workplan of FRTF project in Honduras. 

• In coordination with the Project Manager- FRTF, organize coordination 2 meetings with governments counterparts, US Embassy and implementing partners to guarantee the effective implementation of the activities of the FRTF project in Honduras.

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

EDUCATION 

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience or,
• Bachelor's degree in political or social scencies, internacional relations, development studies, migration studies, human rights, law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in project formulation, implementation and evaluation will be an advantage. 

• Experience in operations, humanitarian assistance and programs for vulnerable migrants

 • Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities.

 • Excellent computer skills - Word, Excel and Internet

SKILLS 

• Attention to detail and ability to organize 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision 

• Excellent writing and drafting skills

V. LANGUAGES

 Required (specify the required knowledge): Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written).

VI. COMPETENCIES

 The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:  

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. 

• 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. 

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 

• 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 serviceoriented 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 action 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 level 2

 • 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 potential. 

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. 

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are welcome to send their application before September 21st, 2025 through the link:  SENIOR PROJECT ASSISTANT FRTF - IOM Careers

Applications are welcome from internal candidates only including (active and inactive staff), for all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and elegible 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 candidates are considered first tier candidates