Overview
The Project Associate (MMGU) will support the implementation and monitoring of project activities, focusing on logistical and administrative coordination within the Migration Management Unit in Addis Ababa.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project activities.
- Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
- Act as a focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and suggesting remedial actions.
- Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Participate in meeting and conference.
- Assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organization, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
- Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non compliances to the supervisor.
- Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
Required Experience
- School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with three 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.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian geographical border areas.
Qualifications
School diploma or 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.
