Project Associate

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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) has been a core activity of IOM Türkiye since 2009. The AVRR programme facilitates the orderly and humane return and reintegration of migrants who are unable or unwilling to remain in host or transit countries and wish to return voluntarily to their countries of origin.  

​ Building Türkiye’s legislation and national operations around AVRR has also become a key activity in the country, in partnership with the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), other relevant authorities, NGOs, and diplomatic missions of the countries of return.

​  Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate the incumbent will be responsible for providing programme support to IOM Return and Reintegration Program.   

1. ​Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.  
2. ​Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.  
3. ​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.
4. ​Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
5. ​Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.  
6. ​Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;  
7. ​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.  
8. ​Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
9. ​Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.  
10. ​Perform other related duties as assigned including case management. 

• ​​School diploma with five 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 three years of relevant professional experience. 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• ​​Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• ​Experience in supporting project implementation, including administrative, financial and logistical support
• ​Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• ​Good level of computer literacy; and prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.  
• ​Prior work experience with working with implementing partner organizations is an advantage.  
• ​Experience in working with migrants, migrants in irregular situation, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an asset. 

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in ​Turkish and English​ is required (oral and written). 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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