Senior Project Associate (Integration)

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
  Context

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and overall guidance of the Head of Office, the Senior Project Associate (Integration) will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of migrant information and integration activities in Migration Information Center in IOM Lithuania. 

1. Coordinate the daily operations of the Migration Information Center, promoting efficient delivery of services to migrants and adherence to project goals and timelines.
2. Organize and coordinate workshops, information sessions, and events to enhance awareness of services offered and promote integration of migrants into local communities.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with local and international partners, NGOs, and community organizations to facilitate joint initiatives and resource sharing.
4. Provide guidance on the Migration Information Center services and resources available to migrants, including legal, social, and labour integration aspects. 
5. Collect and analyze data on project performance and collect feedback to assess impact and inform continuous improvement efforts.
6. Prepare regular reports on project activities, outcomes, and challenges for stakeholders and donors.
7. Assist in the preparation of project proposals and funding applications, identifying potential funding sources and supporting project sustainability efforts.
8. Attend official meetings, appointments and duty travel. 
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
   • High school diploma with six years of relevant experience; or, 
   • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
     • Knowledge of main migration trends in Lithuania and current situation in the EU.
     • Experience in project management.
     • Experience in organizing workshops, information sessions, and events.
     • Experience working with various stakeholders such as local and international partners, NGOs, and community organization.
     • Experience working directly with migrants. Skills
       • High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment.
       • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with people from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
       • Strong organizational skills, including time management and multitasking, along with the ability to quickly solve problems.
       • Clear, concise writing and communication skills for developing information about services, including brochures, websites, or other communication channels.
       • Drive for results.
       • Demonstrated aptitude for creative thinking Languages
         • For this position, fluency in Lithuanian, English and Russian is required (oral and written). IOM’s 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.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these 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.
10. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
11. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.