Project Assistant (Admin and Logistics)

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• Organisation: International Organization for Migration
• Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Contract: General Service
• Deadline: 22 September 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Organizational Context and Scope

The 26 August flash floods in central Nepal have caused significant loss of life, displacement and damage to homes, roads, bridges and essential services. Government-led response operations are ongoing, while access constraints and complete verification of displacement and housing impacts remain key challenges.

In September 2026, the UN Nepal Rasuwa Flood Flash Appeal was launched by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office Nepal with three-pronged objectives 1) Save lives and alleviate sufferings 2) Protect affected people and reduce protection risks 3) Sustain lives by restoring inclusive access to essential services, local markets and critical connectivity.

IOM is implementing the Emergency Non-Food Items (NFI) project for flood-affected communities in Nepal, funded by the Government of Japan, to address urgent needs related to emergency shelter and NFIs. Under the overall supervision of IOM’s Chief of Mission, in close coordination with the Head of the MECR Unit and under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the successful candidate will support the logistical and administrative arrangements required for the smooth and effective implementation of the project.