Project Associate – MPX Data and Research, G5

Overview

Provide administrative and project support to the Migrants Protection and Assistance Unit, focusing on data and research activities for a project on strengthening survivor-centered protection and prevention of trafficking in persons.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including data and research.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data.
• Monitor budget by verifying fund availability, obtaining approvals, and updating information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with organisational units and external parties.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, and escalate issues.
• Draft correspondence, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, and presentations.
• Respond to information requests, maintain files, and organise meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate implementation activities with stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances.
• Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant professional experience; or High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in data collection, validation, compilation, and maintenance of project information.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or High School diploma.

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