National Project Officer (Shelter)
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- Organisation: International Organization for Migration
- Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Contract: National Officer
- 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.
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Organizational Context and Scope
On 26 August 2026, a sudden and destructive flood and debris flow affected communities along the river systems in central Nepal, causing extensive loss of life, displacement and damage to homes and critical infrastructure. The disaster severely affected settlements in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other downstream districts, while damage to roads and communications continues to constrain access to some affected areas. As of 4 September 2026, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reports that 1,294 bodies have been recovered, 5,053 people remain missing, and 301 people have been injured. A total of 13,095 people have been rescued. An estimated 352,000 people, across 17 municipalities in six districts, have been affected by the flood.
Given the mixed displacement patterns observed at the collective sites, host family arrangements, and in-place sheltering near damaged homes, IOM will also support a phased approach that moves from immediate life-saving emergency shelter support toward household-level recovery assistance. The initiative is designed to address initial emergency response and shelter recovery ensuring affected households are not left without adequate shelter during the transitional period while national damage assessments and recovery frameworks are finalized.