Project Assistant (Bridges to Integration)

​​Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and under the overall supervision of the Head of LMD and having in mind the potential migrants’ needs for movement assistance, the selected candidate will provide direct advisory services to individuals with temporary protection status. Relevant services include nostrification of legal documents advisory and assistance, Labour office requalification programmes participation, employment and legal advisory and other relevant activities.​ 

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.   
4. 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.
5. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
6. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
8. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

   EDUCATION 

   ​​High 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​ 

   EXPERIENCE 

   ​​Experience in providing consultations to individuals from the target group of temporary protection holders  

   ​Experience in negotiating and liaising with government institutions  

   ​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.​