Migration Governance and Protection Project Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is focused on migration governance and migrant protection, operating under the supervision of the Chief of Mission in Belgrade. It aims to implement effective projects that address the needs of migrants and vulnerable populations, ensuring their rights and well-being. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders, including governmental authorities, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations, to achieve its mission.

Job Overview:
The Migration Governance and Protection Project Officer will play a crucial role in implementing and monitoring activities related to migration governance and migrant protection projects in Serbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for retrieving, compiling, summarizing, analyzing, and presenting information and data on specific project topics. This position requires a proactive approach to monitoring budgets, verifying the availability of funds, and obtaining necessary approvals. The officer will act as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising extensively with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests and process administrative actions. Additionally, the officer will draft status reports, correspondence on project issues, and prepare various forms of documentation, including reports, briefing notes, and presentations. The role also involves responding to complex information requests, organizing meetings and training sessions, and assisting in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities and other stakeholders. The officer will monitor the work of implementing partners and provide guidance and training to new or junior staff, ensuring compliance with project objectives and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor project activities related to migration governance and migrant protection.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor project budgets, verify availability of funds, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Act as the focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, liaising with various organizational units and external parties.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and suggesting remedial actions.
• Prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries.
• Set up and maintain files/records.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions. 1
• Participate in meetings and conferences, assisting in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. 1
• Monitor the work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor. 1
• Provide guidance and training to new/junior staff. 1
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess either a school diploma with five years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, or Law from an accredited institution, along with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have significant experience in liaising with governmental authorities and various institutions, including national and international organizations. Experience working directly with migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations is essential. Prior experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multi-cultural setting is considered advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Serbian is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in both languages is crucial for the role's responsibilities and interactions with stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, nor does it mention contract duration or seniority level. It is important for candidates to be aware that the position may involve full-time commitments and requires a strong ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, engaging with various stakeholders in the field of migration governance and protection.