SVN-2025-17 Project Specialist (Counter-Trafficking)

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 Senior Project Associate (Protection) and the overall supervision of the National Project Officer (Head of Programmes) with guidance from the Head of Office; the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of IOM’s Counter-Trafficking Projects. 

1. Collaborate closely with the Senior Project Associate (Protection) to support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of program activities. Identify delivery shortfalls, bring them to the supervisor’s attention, and suggest corrective measures;
    
2. Contribute to the implementation of research activities, the evaluation of research results, and the preparation of research reports;
    
3. Participate in organizing and implementing prevention activities and similar events within the projects' framework;
    
4. Support the Media and Communications Specialist  in developing communication materials related to the projects, ensuring a professional review of the materials produced;
    
5. Participate in selecting external service providers and supervise their work;
    
6. Cooperate with the Consortium Partner, other official project partners, and external service providers to ensure efficient implementation of project activities;
    
7. Engage in discussions with relevant governmental and civil society organizations to combat human trafficking;
    
8. Monitor budget implementation, propose adjustments as necessary, and verify the legitimacy of incurred costs;
    
9. Facilitate continuous and accurate data reporting to the Donor;
    
10. Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare briefing notes, and other forms of program documentation;
     
11. Facilitate the implementation of the projects’ M&E plan, ensuring compliance with donor financial, logistics, and reporting requirements;
     
12. Perform any other duties as assigned. Education
    • High school diploma/certificate with 6 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 four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Experience with similar roles for tasks of a similar nature to this assignment; 
      • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations and donors;  
      • ​Experience in working with victims of human trafficking and/or socially disadvantaged groups and/or individuals with other vulnerabilities;
      • Experience working with victims of trafficking or other vulnerable groups;
      • Prior work experience with intergovernmental organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage​​​​​​;
      • Research experience is an asset. Skills
        • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
        • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on ability to communicate and relate to a variety of stakeholders;
        • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Word and Excel, and cloud solutions (including SharePoint);
        • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver quality outputs;
        • Good understanding of human trafficking issues is an asset. Languages
          • Fluency (oral and written) in Hungarian and English is required. 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 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.
13. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
14. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.