Senior Project Associate (Coordination)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
 ContextUnder the direct supervision of the  National Program Coordinator for Human Mobility and Migration Governance  and under the overall supervision of the  Chief of Mission for IOM Serbia, and in close coordination with all relevant Units of the Country Office  with Coordination Function (COCF) in Sarajevo, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordination of national activities under the regional programme“ “Regional Migration Governance Programme (RMGP)” ”, funded by the   Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark , in line with IOM policies and procedures and donor requirements.

1. Assist in coordinating the implementation of the Programme activities on the national level, in a timely manner, including its administrative and technical matters in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements. 

2. Liaise regularly with the beneficiaries, donor, partner organizations, government partners, and relevant IOM units to coordinate implementation activities.

3. When and if needed, liaise and provide thematic support on labour mobility to a team of National Focal Points of the implementing COs (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo*).

4. Track developments of labour migration procedures and mobility agreements in Serbia; compile and present information on priorities, significant events, decisions, problems or risks for the attention of the National Program Coordinator HMMG CoMs and the donor.

5. Monitor project progress against approved workplans and indicators; document results, identify implementation issues and bring them to the attention of the supervisor.  

6. Identify constraints and obstacles to the implementation of project, propose solutions in consultation with Supervisor in a timely manner. 

7. Participate in monitoring of project expenditures and financial reports with the aim of contributing to effective management and adequate burn rate.

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

8. Participate in relevant meetings, and other events to support the visibility of project activities and disseminate approved information and results. 

9. Prepare donor and other reports and support proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the donor, and other stakeholders.

10. Maintain the internal reporting system, compile monthly updates, and regular progress reports and monitor daily the availability of resources, progress toward project indicators, project quality and challenges. 

11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and workshops/trainings, as required. 

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.  

     

    1. * UNSC Decision Kosovo 
         Education

       • University degree in International Law, Political Science,  Migration Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or

       • High school degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the above fieldsAccredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience

         • Knowledge, experience, and skills related to the (labour) migration and border  management;
         • Experience in field work and migrant protection; 
         • Experience in project management; 
         • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions; Skills
           • Analytical skills, including ability to draft clearly and concisely; 
           • Good level of computer literacy; 
           • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; and
           • Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinkingLanguages
             • Full professional proficiency in English and Serbian.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.
    2. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
    3. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
13. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.