Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and assisting IOM Finland’s engagements in Return, Readmission and Reintegration, with a special focus on Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants and Counter Trafficking projects.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in working in close cooperation with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies or 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.
• Knowledge of IOM migration subject areas, including protection, Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration/ Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants, and counter‑trafficking is considered an advantage.

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: • Working knowledge in English, Finnish and Swedish are required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Any language(s) spoken by beneficiaries is considered advantagous

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: