Project Associate (Outreach)

The Project Associate (Outreach) supports the implementation of the AVRR project by assisting with outreach, information dissemination, communication, and operational activities to facilitate access to AVRR for migrants in Malta. The role involves liaising with migrants, partners, and stakeholders, preparing communication materials, and supporting vulnerable returnees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the AVRR project, in accordance with IOM’s policies and standard operating procedures as well as donor requirements.
• Assist with communication and visibility activities specifically for the AVRR project activities.
• Assist with outreach on AVRR among migrants in closed and open reception centers and in the community, and among the network of IOM’s partners and stakeholders in Malta.
• Assist with the preparation, translation and dissemination of information materials and tools to inform the target groups about AVRR and the options available through the project.
• Assist with sharing/uploading communication and visibility related products on social media.
• Assist in identifying practical ways to disseminate information within migrant communities, diplomatic missions and NGO stakeholders.
• Identify AVRR applicants in situations of vulnerability and work with operations assistant and case workers to support return and reintegration arrangements for vulnerable returnees.
• Provide support in the preparation of the project’s narrative and financial reports.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in International Relations or Social Studies from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant experience in migrants’ assistance.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, international institutions and NGOs is considered an asset.
• Experience in the field of protection of vulnerable persons.
• Experience in communication and outreach will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of migration related areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Experience in international organisations/and or in the field of migration.
• Familiarity with the migration context in Malta and with movement-related operations is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Knowledge of Maltese, French, Arabic or any other languages is considered an asset.

Skills

• Migrant Assistance
• Liaising with Authorities
• Liaising with Diplomatic Authorities
• Liaising with International Organizations
• Liaising with non-governmental organizations
• Protection of Vulnerable Persons
• Communication and Outreach
• Migration Knowledge
• Experience in International Organisations
• Migration Operations
• Information Dissemination
• Communication Materials Development
• Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English