The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting applications for a Project Management and Coordination Consultant to support its Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD) preparedness project in the Republic of Congo. Based in Brazzaville, the consultancy focuses on improving public health preparedness, project delivery and coordination with national and international partners.
The role focuses on improving readiness for epidemic-prone diseases, particularly in locations affected by cross-border movement and high population mobility.
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IOM Consultant Job Overview
Organisation: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position: Project Management and Coordination Consultant – BEVD Preparedness
Duty station: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Contract: Consultancy, up to 11 months
Grade: Ungraded (UG)
Deadline: 25 November 2026
Sector: Project management, migration health and emergency preparedness
The consultant will contribute to IOM’s Migration Health Division. The assignment supports US-funded preparedness interventions for Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease.
About the BEVD Preparedness Project
The Republic of Congo faces risks linked to population movement across borders and busy commercial, social and river transport networks.
IOM’s approach is guided by its Health, Border and Mobility Management framework, which connects population mobility with public health surveillance.
The project will be implemented with the Ministry of Health, government authorities, UN agencies, technical partners, civil society organisations and implementing partners.
Key Responsibilities
The Project Management and Coordination Consultant will manage daily implementation. Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and updating project workplans, schedules and expenditure forecasts.
- Coordinating population mobility mapping, operational-readiness assessments and technical consultations.
- Supporting frontline and community training, risk communication and community engagement, and infection prevention and control activities.
- Monitoring outputs, indicators, timelines and budgets, identifying challenges and recommending corrective action.
- Following up on expenditure, procurement, logistics, contracts and implementing-partner requirements.
- Liaising with government ministries, health districts, border and transport authorities, UN partners and civil society.
- Supporting project staff and partners through guidance and coordination.
- Preparing progress updates, donor reports, briefing notes, presentations and meeting records.
- Maintaining monitoring trackers, consolidating field data and documenting lessons learned.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants need a relevant academic background and professional experience in public health, migration, development or project coordination. Candidates must meet one of these requirements:
- A master’s degree in Public Health, Health Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, plus four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience working with government institutions, international organisations, UN agencies or non-governmental organisations is relevant. Knowledge of migration health, border health, population mobility and the public health dimensions of migration will be valuable.
Language: Fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is an advantage.
How to Apply for the IOM Consultancy
Candidates interested in IOM jobs in Congo should consult the official IOM recruitment platform for the complete vacancy notice, eligibility conditions and application instructions.
Applications must be submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. Late applications will not be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Application deadline: 25 November 2026.
IOM does not charge fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
Strong organisation, communication and follow-up will be essential throughout the consultancy assignment.
The role focuses on improving readiness for epidemic-prone diseases, particularly in locations affected by cross-border movement and high population mobility.
Experience working with government institutions, international organisations, UN agencies or non-governmental organisations is relevant. Knowledge of migration health, border health, population mobility and the public health dimensions of migration will be valuable.
