Project Associate – WASH Programs

About the role

The Project Associate will support the implementation of WASH, Shelter and Settlements interventions for IOM Lebanon. Working under the Programme Coordinator and Senior Program Associate, the incumbent will contribute to humanitarian assistance, stabilization and early recovery activities in line with donor and government requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities addressing Shelter and WASH needs.
• Retrieve, compile, analyse and present data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget availability, obtain approvals and update budget information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external partners.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables.
• Participate in meetings with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and donors to coordinate implementation.
• Monitor work of implementing partners and report non‑compliances.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field with at least three years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, UN agencies and NGOs, and working with migrants, refugees or internally displaced persons.
• Prior experience in conflict‑affected areas of Lebanon and in integrated WASH/Shelter programming.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SPSS, Kobo Toolbox and ODK for data collection and analysis.
• Strong report‑writing and field‑research capabilities.