National Operations Officer Job in Juba | IOM | JobsNoti

Apply for the latest National Operations Officer job in Juba, South Sudan at IOM (International Organization for Migration). Explore new career opportunities on JobsNoti.com – Africa’s No.1 recruitment website.

Jobs in South Sudan
Jobs in South Sudan

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations related organization working in the field of migration. The organization implements operational assistance programmes for migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: National Operations Officer (ECRP II)
  • Job Identification: 17681
  • Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
  • Initial Contract Duration: 6 Months
  • Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
  • Recruiting Type: National Officer
  • Grade: NO-A
  • Posting Date: 11/18/2025, 01:47 PM
  • Apply Before: 12/02/2025, 10:30 PM

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain close coordination and partnership with all relevant stakeholders, including local authorities at all appropriate levels and community representatives in Jonglei state, to inform and update them on the ECRP II project activities, in full coordination with Technical Leads in Juba Country Office.
  • In close coordination with Operations Coordinator, Technical Leads and senior Programme Coordinator, represent (IOM) ECRP II in the relevant State, County, and Payam (cluster) coordination meetings.
  • Manage the day-to-day implementation of the project operations in Jonglei State to facilitate the smooth and effective implementation and delivery of the ECRP II by supporting the coordination, supervision and monitoring activities of field engineers, community outreach assistants, contractors and community site supervisors involved in executing the assigned tasks.
  • Regularly plan and facilitate internal team meetings and orientation with the field staff to ensure teams are updated about the trends and next directions and provide the needed technical training to the new field team.
  • Provide updated workplans and budget forecasts reflecting the operations in the field, in close coordination with Operations Coordinator and Technical Leads in Juba.
  • Lead the implementation of inclusive community engagement strategies and accessible and safe community-based grievance mechanism.
  • Ensure that operational and logistical elements of the Programme are in place appropriately maintained and ensure safe operations by coordinating and monitoring the movements of materials, equipment and other relevant assets.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance protocols in all aspects of program implementation in close coordination with Safeguarding Officer and ECRP II Line Management.
  • Ensure that cross-cutting issues (including environment and social safeguards requirements, conflict sensitivity, protection, gender, and Gender-Based Violence) are mainstreamed, and that activities to engage women and marginalized groups meaningfully and safely in the project are implemented in line with technical guidance received by Safeguarding Officer.
  • Communicate regularly with the Operations Coordinator to inform of any obstacles or issues that would hinder program implementation. Troubleshoot and solve any arising problems through regular meetings with Field Teams and Technical Leads in Juba.
  • Provide Weekly Updates on activities and challenges faced during the implementation of field activities in the Area of Operations in a timely fashion.
  • Travel frequently to project locations in Jonglei State to monitor activities under ECRP II project components. Supervise the field teams and to closely engage with the local authorities and the community leaders.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in International Relations, Business Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields with 2 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

  • Relevant operational and participatory community engagement experience in South Sudan.
  • Experience in interventions aimed at enhancing socio-economic conditions of vulnerable populations, e.g., local economic recovery, employment promotion, agricultural development, entrepreneurship building, vocational and technical education, and training or poverty reduction.
  • Demonstrated experience in inclusive approaches, Gender and GBV mainstreaming in community development.
  • Demonstrated experience operationalizing field level grievance redress mechanisms according to technical guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience in conflict sensitive approaches for humanitarian and development programming, including ‘Do No Harm’.
  • Experience in liaising with government authorities, private sector, national/international institutions, and Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) is an advantage.
  • Experience in building effective partnerships with the private sector.
  • Working knowledge of impact measurement, program monitoring and evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, commitment to evidence-based decision-making and social impact evaluation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team.
  • Familiarity with Gender mainstreaming and inclusion/protection principles
  • Proven experience in mobile data collection software KOBO Collect/ODK

Technical Skills

  • Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of the community.
  • Familiarity with the culture of the affected population, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters.
  • Good oral and written reporting skills.
  • Diplomacy, tact, and good communication skills.
  • Training/counterpart development skills and personnel management skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team in difficult circumstances.

Languages

  • Thorough knowledge of English, Arabic, and working knowledge of local languages essential.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.iom.int