National Project Officer - Disability Inclusion (Solomon Islands Nationals Only)

Country: Solomon Islands Organization: International Organization for Migration Closing date: 5 Nov 2026 Job Identification (Reference Number): 23712 Position Title: National Officer - Disability Inclusion (Solomon Islands Nationals Only) Duty Station City: Honiara Duty Station Country: Solomon Islands Grade: NO-A Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded Recruiting Type: General Service Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice Initial duration: 5 months Closing date: 05 November 2026 Context: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Fiji and the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM), the National Project Officer – Disability Inclusion will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation of programming related to disaster displacements and strengthening resilience to disasters and climate change-related fragility in Solomon Islands. The position will also support programming aimed at strengthening the resilience of persons with disabilities, youth, older persons and women. In addition, the incumbent will support the design and implementation of disability-inclusive early warning systems (EWS), the development of related information, education and communication (IEC) materials, delivery of relevant inclusive trainings, and Community-Based Disaster Response Management (CBDRM). The incumbent will support community level activities, coordinate with government partners (both national and provincial), and directly work with persons with disabilities, youth, women and older persons. Description for Internal Candidates Responsibilities for Internal Candidates • Under the supervision of the Project Manager, assist in the implementation and monitoring of activities related to disaster preparedness and response, including the coordination of the financial, logistical, administrative and technical aspects in accordance with IOM’s policies. • Provide technical input and support the implementation of disability-inclusive disaster preparedness and response activities for IOM Solomon Islands, including CBDRM and EWS for persons with disabilities, women, youth and older persons. • Monitor project implementation against approved work plans; document and evaluate results; identify gaps, deviations and bottlenecks; keep the supervisor informed; and suggest actions to improve implementation. • Contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation. • Assist in identifying potential areas for project development and contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context and drafting segments of project proposals. • Coordinate the timely preparation and dissemination of project reports, provide inputs and feedback as required, and facilitate compliance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. • Liaise and coordinate with government entities, implementing partners, United Nations (UN) agencies, civil society, donors and other stakeholders. • Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities for IOM staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors. • Participate in relevant conferences, working groups, workshops, steering committees, and other forums. • Undertake duty travel as required related to project implementation and monitoring. • Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned. Qualifications for Internal Candidates • Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, • Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Experience • Experience implementing programming related to climate change and human mobility and/or disaster risk reduction, including CBDRM, disaster risk reduction (DRR) Preparedness, and EWS; • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; • Experience supporting the design and implementation of accessible and inclusive programming for persons with disabilities, youth, older persons and women, preferably in a disaster-preparedness or disaster-risk-reduction context; • Experience in developing training materials and facilitating training, knowledge sharing, and learning events; and, • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills • Knowledge of disability inclusion principles and their application to disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction and community-based programming; • Knowledge of inclusive early warning systems, CBDRM and accessible communication approaches; • Ability to analyze and present project information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences; • Ability to support inclusive consultations, training activities and community engagement; and • Knowledge of project implementation, monitoring and donor-reporting requirements. Languages All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, fluency in English and Pidjin is required (oral and written). Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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. • 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 1) • 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. Notes • Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. • This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. • This post is subject to only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. • IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. • IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. • IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. • For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies How to apply How to apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 05 November 2026 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.