Overview
The Senior Project Associate will provide programme support to IOM Return and Reintegration Program, coordinating project implementation, monitoring activities, and liaising with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of project components.
- Monitor implementation of activities and analyze difficulties.
- Research, compile, analyze and present information/data on developments, reports, and legislation.
- Monitor budget expenditures and maintain records.
- Coordinate and monitor financial, administrative, and technical aspects of the project.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops.
- Participate in meetings and conferences 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.
- Perform other related duties including case management and supervision.
Required Experience
- Seven years of relevant experience with a school diploma; or
- Five years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience in project development, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Good level of computer literacy.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Prior work experience with working with implementing partner organizations is an advantage.
- Experience in working with migrants, migrants in irregular situation, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an asset.
Qualifications
- 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.
