Programme Support Associate
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Lao PDR, established in 1951, promotes safe, orderly, and humane migration. Since 2001, IOM has partnered with the Lao government and other stakeholders to strengthen migration governance, support vulnerable migrants, and maximize migration's benefits for sustainable development. The organization addresses issues like labour migration, counter-trafficking, border management, and migrant health, working closely with UN agencies and development partners.
Job Purpose
The Programme Support Associate will support IOM Lao PDR's Programme Support Unit (PSU) in Vientiane. This role is crucial for enhancing reporting systems, preparing donor and institutional reports, and developing knowledge products. The associate will contribute to research and analysis on migration trends, support strategic planning processes, and assist in project development. Working under the supervision of the Officer in Charge, the position involves close collaboration with IOM's programme team and UN Communications Group, contributing to evidence-based migration governance and the implementation of national and global migration commitments.
Responsibilities
The Programme Support Associate will support the Officer in Charge by enhancing reporting and knowledge management systems. Key duties include assisting in the development, compilation, and submission of accurate donor and institutional reports, and coordinating with programme teams on reporting and monitoring. The role involves preparing mission reports, strategic planning documents, and briefing materials for various stakeholders. The associate will conduct research and analysis on migration trends and policy developments, and assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing knowledge products such as fact sheets and policy briefs. Additionally, the position will contribute to identifying data gaps, supporting concept note and project proposal preparation, and assisting in programme development and strategic planning processes.
Work Experience
No prior experience is required. However, experience in research, policy analysis, programme development, strategic planning, donor reporting, knowledge management, or project management support is advantageous. Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment is also beneficial. Previous volunteer experience or exposure to different cultures is highly regarded.
Skills
Core competencies include Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, and Working in Teams. Specific expertise areas include Community Development, Emergency Preparedness, Crisis Response, Migration, and Refugees.