Senior Project Associate, Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)

The Senior Project Associate will provide technical and administrative support to the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme in Egypt, focusing on border management authorities, combatting cross-border crime, migration data and risk analysis, and protection approaches for migrants. The role involves project coordination, capacity building, and liaison with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect changing environment on the field.
• Regularly research, follow-up on, compile, analyse and present information and data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain records of approved project budgets and revisions in line with IOM policies, procedures and donor requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements and bring issues, deficiencies and gaps to the attention of the supervisor for appropriate follow-up.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training modules for beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders in the thematic area of IBG.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the IBG area of work.
• Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.
• Cooperate efficiently with other units and team members and provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Law, Governance Studies, Humanitarian Action, Economy, Development studies, Security studies, Political Science or any other related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or High school diploma with seven years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the field of government, security, law, human rights, and/or economic development in international organizations, border management and law enforcement, national/international institutions, project development, donor relations or similar.
• Experience in supporting IBG projects and programmes; experience in delivering IBG-related training and workshops for government officials is an advantage.
• Experience developing training plans, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions.
• Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), concept papers and project proposals is an advantage.
• Good understanding of international law (in particular International Migration Law), rule of law concepts, as well as human rights.
• Knowledge of IBM (Integrated Border Management) concepts and their practical application in border management programmes is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international and national legal frameworks addressing cross border crime, with a specific focus on smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons.
• Ability to conduct research, analyse information and data, and prepare analytical reports, briefing notes and other project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and organize workshops, training activities and stakeholder events involving multiple partners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and briefings.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English both written and oral is required.

Skills

• International Law
• Governance Studies
• Humanitarian Action
• Economic Development
• Security Studies
• Project Development
• Donor Relations
• Border Management
• Law Enforcement
• Training Delivery
• Training Plan Development
• Standard Operating Procedures Implementation
• Concept Paper Development
• Project Proposal Preparation
• International Migration Law
• Rule of Law
• Human Rights
• Integrated Border Management
• Cross Border Crime Law
• Smuggling of Migrants
• Trafficking in Persons
• Research and Analysis
• Analytical Reporting
• Project Management
• Workshop Organization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Presentation Skills
• UN Programming Knowledge
• Bilateral Donor Programming
• Financial Rules and Regulations
• Arabic Language
• English

Languages

Arabic, English