Job Summary

Under the overall guidance of the IOM Kyrgyzstan Head of Office, and direct supervision of the Head of Mobility Pathways Unit, the Project Associate will be accountable and responsible for providing assistance for the implementation of the IOM projects under the thematic area of regular migration pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution, with three years of relevant professional experience.

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

• Experience in project support/coordination and capacity-building activities.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; experience in drafting project progress reports through data collection and analysis.
• Documented experience in organizing consultations, workshops, and seminars with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or non-governmental/government institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds to achieve shared goals.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way.
• Discreet, detail- and client-oriented, patient, and willing to learn new things.

• Fluency in English and Russian. Knowledge of Kyrgyz language is highly desirable.

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.

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.

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.