Project Associate – Migration Project Support

About the role

The Project Associate will support the implementation and monitoring of migration‑related projects under the supervision of the Head of Office and the National Project Coordination Officer. The role involves extensive administrative coordination, data analysis, and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities, including budget verification and updates.
• Compile, analyse, and present data on specific project topics and draft status reports.
• Act as the focal point for administrative coordination, handling requests, clearances, and follow‑up actions with internal units and external partners.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and presentations.
• Organise meetings, workshops, and training sessions; maintain files and records.
• Participate in meetings with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to coordinate implementation.
• Monitor implementing partners’ work and report non‑compliances.
• Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights or related field with at least three years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and working with migrants, refugees, IDPs, or trafficking victims.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Albanian (oral and written).

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.