Openย toย Internalย andย Externalย Candidates
Position Titleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย : ย ย Senior Project Associate
Duty Stationย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย : ย ย Bangkok, Thailand
Classification:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย General Service (G-6, THB 82,328.50ย per month)
Typeย ofย Appointment ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Special Short-Term Contract (Initial 9 months with possibility of extension)
Desired Start Dateย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Asย soonย asย possibleย
Closing Dateย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย 14 September 2025ย
Reference Codeย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย SVN16511/2025
ย ย ย ย ย ย (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 Organizationโs work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOMโs 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 IOMโs Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOMโs auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.ย
Migrant Training activities - including Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO), Cultural Orientation (CO), and Post-Arrival Orientation (PAO) - are an integral component of IOMโs 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.ย
Under the general supervision of the AUSCO Global Coordinator and the direct supervision of the AUSCO Project Officer, ย the Senior Project Associate, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
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EDUCATION
High school diploma with 6 years of work experience; orย Bachelorโs degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant work experience. ยAccredited Universities are those listed in theย UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;ย Strong understanding of Migrant Training programmes at IOM.SKILLS
Computer/software literate with good knowledge in Microsoft Office;Coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.ย ย ย ย Knowledge of project implementation and familiarity with financial, HR and business/administration procedures;Attention to detail and ability to organize work;Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use their own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision;Trouble-shooting skills.Languages
Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required.Required Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย 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 โ behavioural indicators (Level 2) Teamwork: Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.Delivering results: Monitors own and othersโ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.Communication: Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks othersโ views and ideas and respects their contribution.ย How to apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment systemย within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.ย
a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;ย a curriculum vitae;ย a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded fromย https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.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.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.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.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.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.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.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies