Senior Project Associate

About the role

The Senior Project Associate will support the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of migration‑related projects, working closely with UN agencies, governmental bodies and NGOs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Compile, analyse and present data on project topics, highlighting issues for stakeholders.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external partners.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables.
• Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions, prepare materials and support capacity‑building activities.
• Respond to complex information requests, maintain files and records.
• Maintain liaison with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor implementing partners for compliance and report non‑compliance.
• Contribute to SOPs, concept papers and new project development; supervise or guide junior staff as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related field with at least four years relevant experience, or high school diploma with six years experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and working with migrants, refugees, IDPs or trafficking victims.
• Prior work with international humanitarian organisations or multi‑cultural settings is an advantage.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of migration‑related subjects.
• Understanding of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Familiarity with financial rules, regulations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).