Project Assistant (Labour Mobility)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. In Lebanon, the Labour Mobility Unit manages projects focused on upskilling Syrians and facilitating their employment in destination countries. The unit also plans to expand its programs to include other refugee populations and circular labour mobility for Lebanese nationals.
Job Purpose
The Project Assistant (Labour Mobility) will support IOM's Labour Mobility Unit in Lebanon by leading candidate outreach and skills profiling activities for ongoing and future projects. This role is crucial for identifying, assessing, and preparing beneficiaries for international employment opportunities. The position involves developing outreach strategies, managing referral systems, conducting assessments, tracking participation, and analyzing data for stakeholders. The assistant will also contribute to training initiatives and ensure effective project implementation in collaboration with various internal and external partners, ultimately facilitating pathways for regular migration and supporting vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of labour mobility project activities, including retrieving, compiling, and summarizing project data. Monitor project budgets by verifying fund availability, obtaining necessary approvals, and updating budget information. Provide administrative support for project implementation, liaising with diverse units and external parties to initiate requests and follow up on actions. Draft status reports, identify delivery shortfalls, and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations. Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions, and respond to general information requests. Maintain project files and records, and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work Experience
Experience is required in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups is essential. Prior experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is considered an advantage.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of the Lebanese context and challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Understanding of complementary pathways, including labour and education. Excellent communication and rapport-building skills with beneficiaries. Strong data collection, management, analysis, and visualization skills, including database management. High level of organization and attention to detail.