Expedited VN 2026-01: Senior Project Associate (Migrant Protection and Programme Support), G7

International Organization for Migration - IOM | Staff |
Closing: 23 Jan 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Overview

The Senior Project Associate will coordinate and strengthen protection assistance for vulnerable migrants, with a focus on the AVRR programme. The role involves providing specialized counselling, supporting staff and partners through capacity-building, and ensuring effective identification, protection, and assistance of vulnerable migrants.


Tasks Summary
  • Independently lead and coordinate project implementation and monitor activities.
  • Research, compile, analyse, and present information/data on national, regional, and international developments.
  • Monitor budget expenditures and verify fund availability.
  • Coordinate and monitor financial, administrative, and technical aspects of the project.
  • Provide technical guidance for drafting concept notes, project narratives, and work plans.
  • Collaborate with units to identify new funding opportunities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct capacity-building workshops.
  • Participate in meetings and maintain liaison with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Identify and document good practices and lessons learned.
  • Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.

Experience Requirements
  • Seven years of relevant experience with a school diploma; or, five years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
  • Demonstrated experience in project development, resource mobilization, and managing protection or assistance projects.
  • Experience in capacity-building and training for staff, government stakeholders, and community partners.
  • Experience in multi-sectoral assistance and needs assessments for vulnerable groups.
  • Skills in developing training programs, workshops, and informational materials.
  • Experience in external communication, including report writing, presentations, and liaising with partners and donors.
  • Prior work with international organizations, NGOs, or government institutions in multi-cultural settings is an advantage.
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• School diploma; or, Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in Slovak and English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality: On-site

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