Senior Project Associate (labour Market Employment)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Guyana seeks a Senior Project Associate to support the labour market integration of newly arrived migrants. This role, under the Programme Coordinator and National Project Officer, focuses on developing and implementing employment activities for sustainable inclusion in the local workforce. The Associate collaborates with various stakeholders to create employment pathways and ensures accurate programme data and results monitoring.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Associate's primary purpose is to facilitate the labour market integration of newly arrived migrants in Guyana. This involves designing and executing employment-focused initiatives that foster sustainable inclusion within the local workforce. The role requires close collaboration with public institutions, training providers, NGOs, and business networks to establish effective employment pathways. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining precise programme data, monitoring outcomes, and contributing to essential programme functions such as planning, reporting, budget oversight, stakeholder coordination, and guiding junior staff to ensure responsive and labour market-driven integration support.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing employment-focused activities to support the labour market integration of newly arrived migrants. This includes fostering sustainable inclusion in the local workforce through strategic initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with public institutions, training providers, non-governmental organizations, and business networks to strengthen pathways to employment. Key duties also encompass maintaining accurate programme data, monitoring project results, and contributing to programme planning and reporting. Furthermore, the Associate will assist with budget monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and providing guidance to staff to ensure the effective delivery of labour market-driven integration support.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in project support, programme implementation, or a similar role, preferably within an international organization or NGO context. Experience in labour market integration, migrant assistance, or employment services is highly desirable.

Skills

Project support, Programme implementation, Stakeholder coordination, Data management, Monitoring and evaluation, Budget monitoring, Staff guidance, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Problem-solving.

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