Project Associate

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization. IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility. The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.

IOM Türkiye is operating in a complex migration environment. The country is hosting over 4 million of migrants and refugees under various administrative status. IOM Türkiye supported developing migrant integration policy and is implementing capacity building programs aiming at social cohesion of migrants in the country and strengthening the capacity of authorities at central and local levels.

The incumbent under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator for the Economic Recovery, and Labour Migration and Integration will support the implementation and further development of the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) portfolio of IOM Türkiye.

Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the UN Volunteer will be undertaking the following tasks:
• Will be responsible for the main coordination between IOM and Ministry of Interior, Presidency of Migration Management (PMM).
• Carry out harmonization activities to support the mutual harmonization of Turkish citizens and foreigners.
• To undertake efforts to strengthen the capacity of employers to improve access to information, employability, and protection measures for foreigners and host community members.
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Ensure coordination and accountability of the services and funds planned to be received from external sources and stakeholders and reporting,
• Support harmonization activities carried out by the central and provincial organizations of the Directorate of Migration Management, take an active role in field activities, monitor, evaluate and report the harmonization activities carried out.
• Follow up and participate in harmonization activities and coordination meetings.
• Carry and report field work in the related fields.
• Carry out activities and studies in coordination with the relevant units in order to prevent spatial density.
• Support in monitoring cases of social tension and ensuring mutual harmonization processes between Turkish society and foreigners.
• Analyze the needs of the relevant units and to work towards strategy development and to provide data-driven suggestions.
• Carry out tasks in areas such as asking for and collecting opinions on relevant issues in cooperation and coordination.
• Take an active role in creation and development of the planning stages of the programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate current developments in the field of harmonization, labor market, migration etc. carried out by stakeholder institutions and to follow current developments.
• Master the dynamics of public institutions and organizations and NGOs to provide bilateral cooperation, communicate, negotiate and provide the necessary consultations.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions and archiving relevant documentation.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Archive the records related to the work carried out in accordance with the principle of confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the head of unit.

Note: The UN Volunteer to be assigned within the scope of the project will serve at PMM (Harmonization Unit) for 4 days and at the IOM office for 1 day (to be confirmed with PMM).