Project Associate – Protection and AVM (Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants)

The Project Associate supports the implementation and monitoring of activities within the Protection and Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Unit. The role includes administrative coordination for project execution, liaising with organizational units and external parties, and assisting with reporting and organizing events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of protection and assistance to vulnerable Migrants unit 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.
• Experienced in the region of Middle East and North Africa.
• Previous experience in project follow-up and monitoring.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups is an advantage.

Skills

• Liaising with Authorities
• Coordination with UN Agencies
• Coordination with NGOs
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Experience with Refugees
• Experience with internally displaced persons
• Working with Victims of Trafficking
• Project Follow-through
• Project Monitoring
• Administrative Coordination
• Event Organization
• Reporting
• Experience in Middle East
• Working with vulnerable groups