Overview
The Senior Project Associate will assist with implementing project activities under the “Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the UK” project, funded by the FCDO. The project aims to facilitate safe migration from Central Asia to the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments.
- Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
- Draft status reports and correspondence on project issues.
- Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries.
- Participate in meetings and conferences.
- Monitor work of implementing partners.
- Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers.
- Provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff.
Required Experience
- School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant professional 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, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
- School diploma
- Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.