Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands launched the initiative 'Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions' (COMPASS) in early 2021. The goal of this initiative is to protect people in displacement situations, combat human trafficking and smuggling, and support dignified returns and sustainable reintegration.
As a Senior Project Assistant, you will support the COMPASS program manager in Mali in preparing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring project activities at the national and local levels. You will work closely with the program manager, local authorities, civil society, and other partners to ensure efficient coordination and implementation of program activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing support to the program manager in preparing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring project activities
- Liaising and working closely with local authorities, civil society, and other partners
- Collaborating with the COMPASS program team in Mali and IOM colleagues
- Compiling feedback from IOM colleagues and supporting the senior reporting assistant in preparing reports and documents
- Maintaining accurate and efficient documentation of COMPASS activities in Mali
- Organizing and participating in meetings, and drafting meeting minutes
- Conducting site visits to identify and analyze important developments
- Representing IOM in meetings with external partners
- Developing procedures and tools for monitoring and implementation
Requirements include:
- A university degree or higher in social sciences, business administration, public administration, psychology, or related fields
- At least four years of professional experience
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in SAP software and MS Office applications
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of migration issues, particularly combating human trafficking
- Ability to work with external partners and IOM colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills
- Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency, and results-oriented approach
- Experience in a government agency, UN agency, or regional/international organization is an advantage
Language requirements:
- Fluency in French and English is required
- Proficiency in Bambara is an asset