Job Description

The Senior Project Associate supports the coordination and implementation of IOM’s socioeconomic integration projects in the state of Rio de Janeiro, contributing to the economic inclusion of migrants through access to sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities. Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the role involves coordinating operational, administrative and financial aspects of projects, monitoring implementation, supporting planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. The position also entails liaising with government entities, UN agencies, donors, civil society and private sector partners, contributing to data collection and analysis, information management, communication products, capacity-building activities, and providing technical guidance to project staff.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.

2. Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.

3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.

4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.

5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.

7. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.

8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.

9. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.

10. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.

11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc. 

12. Perform other work-related tasks, as required.

Qualifications

• 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; or,

• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.

• Experience in social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN and private sector actors.

• Experience implementing and monitoring social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors. 

• Strong ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, civil society, international organizations and private sector entities. 

• Field experience related to migration, refugees and stateless population.

• Experience performing administrative tasks.

• Experience with project reporting.

Required Skills

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