Project Associate (Migration Trends Analysis)

The Project Associate supports migration trend analysis and community engagement activities under IOM Viet Nam’s counter trafficking and border governance programme. The role involves social listening, digital ethnography, data analysis, and supporting community outreach activities to promote safe migration and reduce risks of trafficking and smuggling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, analyze, and present information and data on specific project topics, with a particular focus on migration trends, media monitoring, and social listening.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.
• 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, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law, Migration Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in social listening, digital ethnography, data collection and analysis, or related functions, with the ability to identify and synthesize emerging social trends and issues.
• Experience in supporting the planning and implementation of community outreach, awareness-raising activities, campaigns or events, including coordination with relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly and concise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant software.
• Experience with data collection and management tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) is an advantage.
• Experience working with government institutions, social organizations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations or other relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and/or with communities in vulnerable situations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of migration, trafficking in persons, human smuggling, safe migration or migrant protection issues in Viet Nam is an advantage.
• Knowledge of project monitoring, reporting, and donor requirements, including experience supporting project implementation and budget monitoring.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, including the ability to collect, compile, analyze, and present information from multiple sources.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to support community outreach activities, awareness-raising events and other project activities.
• Proficiency in developing reports, briefing notes, communication materials, and other knowledge products.
• Familiarity with the migration context in Viet Nam and experience coordinating with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and development partners is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Skills

• Social Listening Analysis
• Digital Ethnography
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Community Outreach
• Public Awareness Campaigns
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• KoBo Toolbox
• Project Monitoring
• Budget Monitoring
• Report Writing
• Research Skills
• Migration Knowledge
• Donor Reporting

Languages

English, Vietnamese