Senior Project Assistant - Immigration and Border Management (IBM)

Position Title : Senior Project Assistant - Immigration and Border Management (IBM)

Duty Station : Vientiane, Lao PDR

Classification : General Service Staff, G6

Type of Appointment : Special Short Term (SST), 9 months with possibility of extension - Full Time 40hpw

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 12 September 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

IOM has been working in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) since 2002 and has established a fully operational mission since the country became a member-state in June 2018. Current activities focus on assisting vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking, capacity development of government officials, skills development of migrants, returnees and aspirant migrants, ethical recruitment, and poverty reduction activities.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the IBM Project Officer in IOM, Lao PDR; the incumbent will assist to coordinate the implementation of projects under the Immigration and Border Management portfolio; to contribute to the Lao Government’s efforts in facilitating safe, orderly, and regular migration, through the implementation of effective and efficient integrated border and migration management.