Senior Project Associate

**Position Title**: Senior Project Associate

**Duty Station**: Bangkok, Thailand

**Classification**: General Service (G-6, THB 82,328.50 per month)

**Type of Appointment**: Special Short-Term Contract (Initial 9 months with possibility of extension)

**Desired Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Closing Date**:14 September 2025**

**Reference Code**: SVN16511/2025

**_(Open for Thai Nationals Only) _**

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Unit in the Division of Movement, Resettlement and Labour Pathways (MRLP) at IOM’s Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.

Migrant Training activities - including Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO), Cultural Orientation (CO), and Post-Arrival Orientation (PAO) - are an integral component of IOM’s MRLP Division, equipping migrants with essential knowledge and skills to support their successful integration and self-sufficiency in destination countries. Training programmes are implemented globally under the framework of the MRLP Division and are tailored to meet the specific needs of beneficiaries, in close coordination with partner organizations and Governments.

Under the general supervision of the AUSCO Global Coordinator and the direct supervision of the AUSCO Project Officer, the Senior Project Associate, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist AUSCO Project Officer in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Migrant Training programme activities, liaising with global staff, Movement Operations, HR and Finance teams and other stakeholders on administrative, procurement, and programmatic matters.
- Provide communications and technical support to AUSCO Project Officer's liaison with government officials, embassies, UN agencies, other organizations, and representatives of the media, including drafting correspondence, translations, presentations and narrative and statistical reports as per IOM and/or donor requirements.
- Facilitate knowledge management by creating and maintaining SharePoint sites, directories, databases, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the relevant programmes.
- Organize administrative activities, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and arranging duty travel for relating staff as needed with all necessary preparations.
- Coordinate closely with relevant administrative units to ensure adherence to job architectures, and assist in recruitment, onboarding, and separation processes for AUSCO programme, covering purchase orders, facility requirements, office moves, inventory management, and official visits.
- Organize special events, workshops, seminars, and conferences related to
, handling all logístical and administrative details from venue selection to attendee communication.
- Compile, summarize, analyze, and present data on required topics, trends on beneficiary attendance, and support AUSCO Project Officer in the drafting of key programme status reports, identifying shortfalls and suggesting corrective measures.
- Undertake duty travel, as required, to participate in relevant internal and external events, maintaining comprehensive records, and assisting with Monitoring and Evaluation activities to ensure contract compliance.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of applicable SOPs, related systems and databases, and IOM Standards of Conduct. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with SOPs, Standards of Conduct and relevant data protection rules.
- Uphold RMM Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards while carrying out all duties and responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Standards of Conduct and instruction on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). Alert the supervisor or management of any non-compliance to SOPs, RMM Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards or IOM Standards of Conduct by IOM personnel or partners.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION**
- High school diploma with 6 years of work experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant work experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the