Project Associate

**Position Title**: Project Associate (MECC Support)
**Duty Station**: Bangkok, Thailand
**Classification**: General Service (G-5, THB 68,607.42 per month)
**Type of Appointment**: One Year Fixed-Term Contract (Initial 12 months with possibility of extension)
**Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Closing Date**: 21 October 2025

**ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE**:
Responsibilities: Liaise with government agencies and relevant institutions. Identify and engage with government agencies, academic institutions, and technical bodies working on migration, environment, and climate change issues. Support relationship-building and coordination efforts to facilitate information exchange and collaboration for project implementation.
Support data collection and research implementation. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of MECC related to data collection activities (e.g., surveys, interviews, assessments) in various provinces.
Assist in the preparation of operations and implementation in coordination with the Head and Operations Assistant of MDRU.
Assist in the organization of focus group discussions (FGDs), workshops, and community consultations.
Support the development and dissemination of research products, presentations, and knowledge materials, including Thai and English translations where required. Ensure that findings are shared appropriately with stakeholders.
Provide administrative support to MDRU operations, including the preparation of service agreements, purchase orders, notes for file, etc. and coordination with relevant units, including human resources, procurement, and finance.
Travel to areas of operation to support field implementation, including training, monitoring, meetings and group discussions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of MECC activities by identifying operational challenges, suggesting solutions, and supporting adaptive planning.
Demonstrate commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA).
- Perform such duties and travels as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.
- Qualifications: Education

University degree in social sciences, law, political science, international relations, or related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience, or High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.
A specialization in climate change or environmental studies is a plus but not strictly required.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Experience in activities comparable to those outlined in the Post Description, preferably with an international or intergovernmental organization working on issues related to migration, environment and climate change in Thailand;
Demonstrated experience in liaising with government officials and in coordinating activities with academic institutions and government partners;
Experience in organizing and coordinating workshops and trainings.

**Skills**:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationship with counterparts;
Team-oriented, but with capacity to work independently
Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight timelines;
Excellent analytical abilities;
Strong interest in the issue of migration and climate change related topic;
Solid understanding of the norms of professional ethics;
Experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds;
Commitment to the PSEA;
Fully computer literate;
Good writing, communication and negotiation skills.

Languages

Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies - behavioural indicators (Level 1)
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
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