Description
The Project Associate will provide administrative and operational support to the implementation and reporting of Labour Mobility and Inclusion (LMI) activities carried out by IOM in Bulgaria.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of IOM's National Project Officer-LMI and the overall supervision of the Head of Office of IOM Bulgaria.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities
- Provide administrative, financial, and logistical support to project activities
- Support the work of the Migrant Information and Resource Centers (MRCs) across the country
- Organize Bulgarian Language Training groups and maintain an up-to-date registry of beneficiary trainees
- Support communication channels used for information exchange with beneficiaries
- Prepare monthly reports on activities carried out by the MRC
- Provide inputs and data for the preparation of final technical project reports
- Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma with five years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, and non-governmental organizations
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable groups
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility
- Good organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of labour market integration, migrant inclusion, and related support services
- Ability to work effectively with migrants, public institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Fluency in Bulgarian and English (oral and written)
- Working knowledge of Russian is desirable