Project Assistant

International Organization for Migration; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal‑equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

The IOM Malaysia Country Office has a variety of projects regarding migrant protection and assistance, immigration and border governance, counter trafficking, labour migration, business and human rights, migrant training, and engagement with private sector to promote migration, business and human rights of migrant workers in global supply chains. This position will provide implementation support to the programme unit, ensuring smooth functioning of activities, and serve as a key liaison between the programme unit and the resource management unit.