Overview

The Senior Project Associate - Return, Readmission, Reintegration (VolRep) will support IOM Finland’s engagements in Return, Readmission and Reintegration, with a special focus on repatriation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
• Draft status reports and correspondence on project issues.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries.
• Participate in meetings and conferences.
• Monitor work of implementing partners.
• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers.
• Provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in project management, including the use of results‑based approaches.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Degree/Certificate
• 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 English, Swedish (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Any language(s) spoken by main migrant populations in Nordic countries is desirable.

Contract Duration: 9 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: