Project Associate (Migration Trends Analysis)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. In Viet Nam, IOM supports the government and partners in countering trafficking, human smuggling, and irregular migration. This role supports border governance and migrant protection portfolios by generating evidence on emerging risks and trends to inform outreach and reduce migrant vulnerability.
Job Purpose
The Project Associate supports IOM Viet Nam's counter-trafficking and border governance programs by analyzing migration trends and engaging communities. The role involves conducting social listening and digital ethnography to identify emerging trends, analyzing findings, and preparing reports. These insights will be used to design and implement targeted outreach activities that promote safe migration and reduce the risks of human trafficking and smuggling. The position contributes to IOM's mission of saving lives, protecting people on the move, and facilitating safe and regular migration pathways.
Responsibilities
Assist in project implementation and monitoring, including retrieving, compiling, analyzing, and presenting data on migration trends, media monitoring, and social listening. Monitor project budgets, liaise with internal and external parties for administrative coordination, and draft status reports, identifying and suggesting solutions for delivery gaps. Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and other documentation. Respond to information requests, maintain files, and organize meetings and workshops. Participate in meetings to coordinate implementation activities with stakeholders. Monitor implementing partners and report non-compliance. Provide guidance to junior staff and perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Experience in social listening, digital ethnography, data collection, and analysis to identify emerging trends. Experience supporting community outreach, awareness-raising activities, and event coordination. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools. Experience with government institutions, social organizations, or international organizations is advantageous.
Skills
Project monitoring and reporting skills. Strong analytical, research, and writing abilities. Organizational and coordination skills for outreach activities. Proficiency in developing reports and communication materials. Familiarity with the migration context in Viet Nam and coordination with partners is advantageous.