Project Assistant

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading inter-governmental organization established in 1951, dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. This Project Assistant role supports the implementation of protection project activities.

Job Purpose

The Project Assistant (Protection) role is crucial for supporting the effective implementation of protection project activities within IOM Cambodia. This position, based in Oddar Meanchey, will directly contribute to ensuring that project activities, including financial, administrative, and technical aspects, are executed in compliance with IOM policies, standards, and donor requirements. The role involves close coordination with various stakeholders to deliver essential assistance and services to vulnerable migrants, thereby upholding IOM's commitment to promoting humane and orderly migration and protecting the rights and well-being of migrants.

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will support the Programme Officer in planning and implementing protection, legal, MHPSS, and IBG activities, ensuring compliance with IOM policies, donor requirements, timelines, and deliverables. This includes coordinating assistance with implementing partners, service providers, and local authorities for vulnerable migrants, facilitating referrals, and identifying protection trends. The role involves conducting intake interviews, needs assessments, and risk evaluations, applying IOM's vulnerability model, and collecting accurate data. Additionally, the assistant will support operational aspects like logistics and procurement, maintain relationships with community leaders and government counterparts, draft reports, and organize training sessions on protection topics. The position also requires mapping service providers and performing other duties as required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required, preferably in a protection role. Experience in coordinating implementing partner agreements, monitoring activities, and providing capacity building is beneficial. Experience working with governmental, non-governmental institutions, and UN agencies is preferred, as is direct experience assisting beneficiaries and organizing events. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Skills

Excellent communication and report writing skills. Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, and function with minimal supervision. Awareness of victim protection, trafficking, and migration issues. Proficiency in computer and database skills. Fluency in English and Khmer (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of other Cambodian languages is desirable.

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