​​project Associate- (ip's)​

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency focused on migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration, save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate legal migration pathways. This Project Associate role is based in Caracas, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Job Purpose

The Project Associate (IP's) role at IOM in Caracas, Venezuela, is to support the implementation and monitoring of migration-related projects. This position contributes to the organization's mandate of promoting orderly and humane migration management by assisting in data analysis, administrative coordination, and reporting. The associate will help ensure project activities align with IOM's objectives, facilitate collaboration with partners, and contribute to addressing migration challenges and providing humanitarian assistance to migrants. The role is crucial for the effective delivery of project outcomes and support to people on the move within the specified duration.

Responsibilities

The Project Associate will assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including retrieving, compiling, and analyzing project-related data. Responsibilities include monitoring project budgets, acting as a focal point for administrative coordination, and liaising with internal units and external parties. The role involves drafting status reports, identifying shortfalls, and escalating issues to supervisors. Additionally, the associate will draft correspondence, prepare reports and documentation, respond to information requests, maintain project files, and organize meetings and workshops. Participation in meetings with stakeholders, monitoring Implementing Partners (IPs), and providing guidance to junior staff are also key duties.

Work Experience

Experience is required in coordinating with implementing partners, local authorities, and community-based organizations for humanitarian programs. Proficiency in using monitoring tools and information management systems is necessary. Experience in preparing narrative and financial reports for donors and previous work with international humanitarian organizations like IOM or the UN are also essential.

Skills

Data analysis, Budget monitoring, Administrative coordination, Report drafting, Information management, Project implementation support, Stakeholder liaison, Monitoring Implementing Partners, Communication, Teamwork, Delivering results, Knowledge management, Accountability.

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