Project Assistant to MECC unit

The Project Assistant supports the implementation and monitoring of IOM's programme activities related to climate change, migration, and health in Uzbekistan. The role involves coordination, administrative support, data compilation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to enhance climate resilience and health systems for migrants and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• School diploma with four years of relevant experience; 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 with two 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.
• Strong understanding of the linkages between migration, health, environment, climate change, and border management, with experience supporting project implementation in these thematic areas.
• Demonstrated ability to support the planning, coordination, and execution of multi-stakeholder projects, including logistics, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong ability to support data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings, including drafting reports, policy briefs, and recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Russian. Proficiency in Uzbek is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment, including coordination with government counterparts, international partners, and civil society organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with data visualization, project management tools.
• Fluency in English, Uzbek and Russian (oral and written).

Skills

• Liaising with Authorities
• Coordination with International Institutions
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Humanitarian project implementation
• Migration and health linkages
• Climate Change Projects
• Border management knowledge
• Project planning and coordination
• Logistics Management
• Project Monitoring
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Collection
• Report Drafting
• Policy Brief Writing
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data Visualization
• Project Management Tools
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

English, Russian, Uzbek