Project Associate at IOM in Germany

IOM stands for International Organization for Migration which is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. It works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. Moreover, the IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at IOM:

• Providing employees with opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation, knowledge sharing, and networking with professionals from various fields.
• Having the opportunity to contribute to the development of migration policies, advocate for the rights of migrants, and shape international migration frameworks.

Job Details:
Job Title: Project Associate (Resettlement)
Unit: IOM
Job Place: Berlin or Nuremberg
Deadline:  13 March 2024

Education & Qualifications 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.

Work Experiences:

• 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; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
• Good organizational, project implementation and communication skills;
• Knowledge of German and EU institutions as well as Germany and EU migration policies;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and German (oral and written)

Career Key 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.

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