Position Title: Junior Field Assistant (AAP)
Unit: Protection
Duty Station: Aden - Yemen
Type of Contract: Sub-Contract to Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development / Monthly Contract
Duration of Appointment: Three (3) months, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Reference Code: CFA2026/YEM/S008 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged, as well as the internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, the internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) for Yemen, the overall supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator and direct supervision of the Senior M&E assistant, the Junior field assistant AAP will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) activities in IOM Yemen

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1.    Provide AAP briefings and trainings to IOM team members, implementing partners and affiliated organizations as requested.
2.    Work closely with M&E team to conduct case studies and monitoring in IOM’s interventions.
3.    Support Community Feedback team in receiving, recording, processing, and responding to complaints and feedback received from Migrants (mainly speaking Oromo, Amharic and Tigrinya), IDPs, and HCs through IOM CFMs according to the IOM CFM SOPs.
4.    Contribute to operation of CFMs, especially in migrants’ response points, MRPs and IDPs sites in close coordination with the mission Community Feedback team.
5.    Undertake duty travel as required.
6.    Perform any other duties as may be assigned 

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High diploma from an accredited academic institution in relevant disciplines, with a minimum of two years’ experience;

Experience and Skills:

• Good knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.
• Experience in collecting data through both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Stays open to internal and external feedback.
• Willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during an IOM emergency response to a manmade or disaster
• Good communication skills.
• Cultural Sensitivity.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strong Integrity.
• Work under pressure

Languages:

• For this position, fluency in migrant’s languages mainly Oromo, Amharic and Tigrinya. is required (oral and written)

Competencies

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

VALUES - All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 service-oriented 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 actions 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 – Choose a level.

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 leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings

IOM IN/234 - Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).