Senior Project Assistant

Organizational Scope & Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Cairo and direct supervision of the National Programme Officer in charge of the Labour Mobility at the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the below mentioned tasks;

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect changing environment on the field.

2. Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

3. Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions.

4. Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.

5. Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties.

6. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

7. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

8. Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.

9. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferably advanced degree) in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and/or other vulnerable groups is preferred.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and report writing is a must.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas, especially labour migration.
• Strong research skills.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written) is required. Organizational Scope & Context:

  Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Cairo and direct supervision of the National Programme Officer in charge of the Labour Mobility at the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the below mentioned tasks;

  Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Lead and coordinate the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect changing environment on the field.

  2. Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

  3. Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions.

  4. Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.

  5. Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties.

  6. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

  7. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

  8. Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.

  9. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff.

  10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications and Experience:

  Education

• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or

• Bachelor’s degree (Preferably advanced degree) in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and/or other vulnerable groups is preferred.

• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and report writing is a must.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

• Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas, especially labour migration.

• Strong research skills.

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

• Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written) is required.