Project Assistant (Cultural Mediation)

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Staff Closes 27 Aug 2026 4 days left

Overview

Provide clerical and language support to project activities aimed at supporting outreach to migrants and overcoming linguistic barriers during inspections and information sessions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide cultural mediation support to Territorial Labour Inspectorates’ activities.
  • Support the provision of general information on national laws and administrative procedures.
  • Contribute to awareness-raising activities on protection mechanisms for victims of labour exploitation and/or trafficking.
  • Assist inspection taskforces by accompanying teams to different sites, facilitating communication with migrants.
  • Provide language support during outreach activities, inspections, and meetings.
  • Perform any other related clerical duties.
Required Experience

High School Diploma with three years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant working experience. Experience in clerical or administrative support functions such as filing, record-keeping, or data entry. Experience in cultural mediation particularly with migrants or vulnerable groups, is an advantage. Previous experience providing support to community-based initiatives, international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in Sinhala is required (oral and written).
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
1 year with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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