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Position Titleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Project Associateย
Duty Stationย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย ย Bangkok, Thailandย
Classification ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย : ย ย General Service (G-5, THB 74,905.75 per month)
Type of Appointment ย ย :ย ย ย ย Special Short-Term Contractย (Initial 6 months with possibility of extension)
Estimated Start Dateย ย ย ย :ย ย ย As soon as possible
Closing Dateย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย 11 March 2025
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
Under the direct supervision of National Officer, and the overall supervision of the Head of Unit of the Labour Mobility and Human Development Unit in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the regional project โPoverty Reduction throughย Safe Migration, Skills Development and Enhanced Job Placement in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailandโ through providing support to the implementation of programme activities and conducting research on labour migration.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.ย 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.ย 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 status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.ย Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;ย Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities withย local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.ย Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.ย Perform other related duties as assigned. Education School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,Bachelorโs 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.ย Experience 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.ย Skills Familiarity with financial and business administrationย Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independentlyย Excellent writing and communication skillsย Computer literateLanguages Fluency in English and Thai is required (oral and written).IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Required Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies โ behavioural indicators (Level 1) Teamwork: Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a hands-on approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.Delivering results: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.Managing and sharing knowledge: Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn fromthe experiences of others.Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.Communication: Adapts communication to the recipientโs needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.ย Notes 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.This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies