Senior Project Associate

The Senior Project Associate will support Immigration and Border Governance projects in IOM Astana by coordinating implementation, budgets, reporting, stakeholder liaison and partner monitoring.

Department: Immigration and Border Governance

• Support planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities
• Compile, analyse and present information on project topics for decision-making
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments when needed
• Coordinate administrative actions with internal units and external parties
• Draft reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables
• Liaise with authorities, partners, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders

• Master diploma with two years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with four years of relevant professional experience
• Experience liaising with government authorities, institutions, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking or other vulnerable groups
• Fluency in English

• Special short-term ungraded contract up to nine months with an initial duration of six months
• Internal and external candidates will be considered
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, residency or visa requirements and security clearances