Senior Project Associate - Protection

IOM; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Türkiye seeks a Senior Project Associate for Protection in Gaziantep to coordinate, monitor, and support labour mobility activities, including case management and stakeholder engagement. The role reports to the Senior Protection Coordinator and may require field travel to pilot provinces.

Key duties include overseeing day-to-day project implementation, budgeting, and ensuring alignment with donor requirements and IOM policies, while facilitating

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with governmental and international organizations.
• Experience in case management, referrals and direct assistance.
• Experience supervising teams and working with vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees.
• Experience in labour mobility or socio-economic integration programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily project implementation, monitoring against work plans and donor requirements.
• Analyze implementation challenges and recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate protection-sensitive relocation assistance including case management, counseling, and referrals.
• Monitor budget expenditures for compliance with financial rules and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with LMI Unit and other units to strengthen referral pathways and service delivery.
• Oversee financial, administrative, and operational management of the project.
• Plan and conduct capacity-building training for internal and external parties.
• Maintain coordination with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports, donor updates, and other documentation.
• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned.
• Supervise, mentor, and train reporting staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reporting

Computer literacy

Willing to travel

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years

High school diploma + 7 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Organizational context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Türkiye seeks a Senior Project Associate for Protection in Gaziantep. This role supports the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of labour mobility activities, including case management and stakeholder engagement. The position operates under the supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator and National Officer (Protection), collaborating closely with the LMI Unit, and may require significant field travel.

Job purpose

The Senior Project Associate - Protection is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the implementation of labour mobility activities within IOM Türkiye. This includes overseeing day-to-day case management, managing project administration, and engaging with operational-level stakeholders in pilot provinces. The role ensures activities align with project objectives, donor requirements, and IOM policies, while adapting to evolving field conditions. A key aspect involves providing protection-sensitive relocation assistance and facilitating beneficiaries' access to services and integration opportunities. The position requires close collaboration with internal units and external partners, and may necessitate frequent travel to support programme delivery and ensure effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily project implementation, monitoring activities against work plans, objectives, and donor requirements.
• Analyze implementation challenges and recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate protection-sensitive relocation assistance, including case management, counselling, and referrals, ensuring voluntary and needs-based processes.
• Monitor budget expenditures for compliance with financial rules and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with the Labour Migration and Social Inclusion (LMI) Unit and other units to strengthen referral pathways and service delivery for employment and integration.
• Oversee the financial, administrative, and operational management of the project.
• Plan and conduct capacity-building training for internal and external parties on protection-sensitive processes.
• Maintain coordination with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports, donor updates, and other documentation.
• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned.
• Supervise, mentor, and train reporting staff, ensuring performance management and adherence to IOM standards.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Law, Social Services, or related fields from an accredited institution with five years of relevant experience is required.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with seven years of relevant experience is acceptable.

Work experience

• Required experience includes liaising with governmental and international organizations, project implementation, case management, referrals, and direct assistance.
• Experience in supervising teams, working with vulnerable groups (migrants, refugees, IDPs, trafficking victims), and in labour mobility or socio-economic integration programs is essential.
• Previous experience in Southeast Türkiye is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient reporting capabilities.
• Good computer literacy.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to the field.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required languages

• English
• Turkish

Desired languages

• Arabic