Project Assistant (Labour Mobility)

About the role

IOM's Labour Mobility Unit in Lebanon leads projects and provides thematic oversight on labour mobility and labour migration governance. The unit currently runs projects such as Abeona (funded by the Government of Italy) and DAR (funded by the EU), which upskill Syrians in Lebanon and help them access employment in destination countries. Reporting to the Programme Officer (Labour Mobility) and under the supervision of the Head of Programmes in Beirut, the successful candidate leads candidate outreach and skills profiling for these projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead candidate outreach and skills profiling, including outreach strategies, referral mechanisms, data collection systems and informational webinars
• Conduct candidate assessment calls, track participation in programme activities and prepare candidate data snapshots for employers and stakeholders
• Train others on candidate outreach and profiling procedures
• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities, and retrieve, compile and present project data
• Monitor the budget with the Programme Officer, verify fund availability and update budget information
• Support administrative coordination, liaising with internal units and external parties
• Draft reports, correspondence, briefing notes, presentations and other documentation, and organize meetings, workshops and training sessions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields, with two years of relevant experience; or high school diploma with four years of experience
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and national or international institutions
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, IDPs and other vulnerable groups
• In-depth knowledge of the Lebanese context and complementary pathways such as labour and education pathways
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written); French is desirable

Required skills

• Data collection, management, analysis and visualization, including database management
• Excellent communication skills with beneficiaries
• Highly organized with attention to detail