Senior Project Associate

Leads implementation of IOM labour mobility programming in Solomon Islands, coordinating project delivery, budgets, stakeholder engagement, reporting, capacity building and lessons learned for migrant and return-worker support.

Department: Labour Mobility Unit

• Lead and coordinate labour mobility project implementation
• Monitor project activities and recommend implementation adjustments
• Compile and analyse national, regional and international migration information
• Monitor budget expenditures and project budget revisions
• Coordinate financial, administrative and technical aspects under IOM and donor requirements
• Plan and conduct capacity-building workshops and trainings
• Organise stakeholder meetings and networking events
• Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, presentations and reports

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field with five years of relevant professional experience, or high school diploma with seven years of relevant experience
• Experience liaising with government authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and NGOs
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking or other vulnerable groups
• Solomon Islands nationality is required
• Fluency in English and Pijin is required

• Initial contract duration is nine months
• Offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar positions for 24 months
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residence, visa and security clearances