Description
IOM invites applications for a Senior Project Associate (Labor Migration and Social Inclusion – LMI) to support the technical, operational, and administrative implementation of Labor Mobility and Social Inclusion projects within the LMI portfolio.
The incumbent will serve as the operational technical focal point for Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiatives and will support other labor migration and social inclusion-related initiatives implemented under the LMI portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.
- Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
- Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, and suggest corrective measures.
- Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, and other forms of documentation.
- Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries.
- Participate in meetings and conferences.
- Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance.
- Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and concept papers.
- Provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field.
- Four years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in project implementation in institutional system strengthening, labor mobility-related areas, diaspora engagement, and training and capacity building.
- Experience supporting operational activities related to youth employment/entrepreneurship.
- Experience working with Ministry of Labor and Skills decentralized administration and Ethiopian Diaspora Service.
- Good drafting and reporting skills.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Fluency in English and Amharic.
Benefits:
IOM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with its regulations and policies.