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Senior Grants & Compliance Associate (Legal and Contracts)

Afghanistan

Opportunity Deadline

11/08/2025

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16080
N/A
4 Year
Male, Female, Both
High School Diploma, Bachelor Degree

Senior Grants & Compliance Associate (Legal and Contracts)

Qualifications of Senior Grants & Compliance Associate:

  • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Vacancy No: 16080
  • Salary: N/A
  • Organization: IOM International Organization for Migration
  • Deadline: 8/11/2025

Brief details about Senior Grants & Compliance Associate:

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Information about the organization that has offered the job:

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 candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Context

Under the overall supervision of Head of Resources Management and the direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (Grants & Compliance), and in close coordination with relevant Units at Country Office, the Senior Grants & Compliance Associate will be responsible and accountable for supporting institutional compliance with IOM rules, regulations and policies. This will be achieved through regular cross-functional reporting on compliance-related issues of concern, addressing recommendations made in external and internal audits, and other internal and external Organization-wide reviews. The role will help to coordinate and contribute to the implementation of grant policies and procedures in compliance with established accounting standards, IOM’s and donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programme implementation.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide support for due diligence and assessments of potential or current implementing partners by offering inputs, relevant documentation, and guidance to the mission.
  2. Assist the Grants and Compliance Officer in maintaining and monitoring the grants tracking matrix, and in preparing detailed grants reports.
  3. Assist in reviewing and assessing implementing partners’ proposals, work plans, and budgets to ensure alignment with the intended scope and targets, and to confirm cost efficiency.
  4. Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Unit and the Legal Department at the Regional Office to develop implementing partner agreements, ensuring they align with standard templates and regulations, and accurately reflect timelines, deliverables, and payment schedules
  5. Monitor the deliverable schedules of implementing partners and IOM’s payment timelines to them and follow up to maintain compliance with established deadlines.
  6. Contribute to the preparation and validation of legal responses to external audits, verifications, and assessments related, and maintain a comprehensive repository of legal documentation to support future verifications and reporting needs.
  7. Contribute to the review of external audit reports and due diligence exercises related to implementing partnerships, and—when required—in coordination with relevant units at the Country Office, ensure the institutional response is validated by the supervisor.
  8. Provide strategic and operational support in managing and overseeing the legal components of IOM Afghanistan’s projects. This includes coordinating with the Legal Department and relevant units to ensure that all agreements, data sharing protocols, and compliance frameworks are aligned with IOM’s legal standards and donor requirements.
  9. Contribute to the preparation of analytical memos and targeted research to support on migration and border management issues in Afghanistan. This includes gathering and synthesizing data on national legislation, policy frameworks, and operational constraints affecting cross-border movements, returnee processing, and undocumented migration.
  10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Humanitarian Studies, Business Administration, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with (4) four years of relevant professional experience.

Or

  • High School diploma with (6) six years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
  • A minimum of 4 years’ experience with IOM or UN agency in providing support, project management or information management is an advantage.
  • Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions and donors.
  • Proven experience in coordinating and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
Skills
  • Practical experience in public law related activities, strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, IOM rules and regulations, and IOM project development is an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of national and administrative laws, as well as legal procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and sensitivity to complex political, social, and psychological contexts, with a strong capacity for sound judgment.
  • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donorprogramming
  • Skills in the usageof office softwarepackages, spreadsheets and data analysis
  • Experience with creation and maintenance of SharePoint pages
  • Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills
Languages
  • IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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 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 (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
  • 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.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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