Project Associate (IBG)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related agency on migration, is recruiting a Project Associate for its IBG unit in Algeria. Reporting to the Programme Officer IBG and under the Chief of Mission, the post supports the implementation of activities under the COMPASS II Phase Project and other IBG activities. Applications are open to internal and external candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Gather, compile, summarise, analyse and present data on project topics.
• Monitor the budget by checking fund availability, obtaining approvals and updating budget information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain clearances and follow up on administrative actions.
• Draft status reports, highlight shortfalls and suggest remedies, and draft correspondence and briefing notes.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables and presentations, and respond to information requests.
• Set up and maintain files and records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Help monitor implementing partners and report non-compliance, and guide new or junior staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies or a related field with three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); Arabic is desirable.
• Advantageous: prior work with international humanitarian organisations in a multicultural setting.

Required skills

• Knowledge of migration-related subject areas covered by the organisation.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming processes.