Senior Programme Associate (Labour Migration & Employment)

The associate leads implementation of labour-mobility and employment initiatives in Tajikistan, coordinating budgets, evidence, reporting, capacity building and stakeholder relationships to strengthen safe migration, economic inclusion and the Migration Solutions Unit’s programme portfolio.

Department: Migration Solutions Unit

• Lead implementation of labour-mobility and employment initiatives against approved plans
• Analyse implementation challenges and recommend adjustments to delivery modalities
• Research and present migration, employment, policy and legislative developments
• Monitor expenditure, verify available funds and maintain project budget records
• Coordinate financial, administrative and technical project delivery
• Plan and conduct capacity-building workshops for internal and external partners
• Prepare correspondence, briefings, presentations and donor-compliant reports
• Supervise staff and maintain liaison with government, donors, UN agencies and civil society

• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree in a listed relevant field with five years of professional experience
• Experience liaising with government authorities, international institutions, UN agencies and non-governmental organisations
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Tajik and Russian

• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar positions for 24 months
• The role requires project-related duty travel
• Appointment requires medical fitness and applicable accreditation, residency, visa and security clearances