Senior Project Associate (Climate Mobility Innovation Lab)

Organizational Context and Scope

• Support the implementation of the CMIL communication activities, contributing to project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of project results.
• Contribute to the preparation of key messaging and communication materials to present CMIL’s work, results, and policy relevance to diverse audiences.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and monitoring of CMIL activities, in line with workplans, donor requirements, and IOM procedures; monitor progress against the results matrix and flag issues as needed to support timely and quality delivery (including but not limited to stakeholder mapping, Innovation Committee establishment, Communities of Practice, adaptation pilots, training programmes).
• Contribute to multi-stakeholder engagement, liaising with government partners, academic institutions, civil society, youth networks, private sector actors, and regional/international organizations to facilitate inclusive participation in CMIL processes.
• Support the organization of public events and their visibility, including through interview facilitation with beneficiaries and other persons relevant to CMIL communications needs.
• Support CMIL programme communications by liaising with relevant Media Communication colleagues at HQ, regional and country levels (including but not limited to Rome, Bangkok and Nairobi offices) to promote visibility of key activities, milestones, and results, in line with CMIL messaging and donor communication requirements.
• Draft and disseminate, in close coordination with relevant Media and Communications colleagues, public information and visibility products on CMIL’s work (audio, visual, written, and verbal), including capturing and editing images and video clips highlighting context and activities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of digital content for IOM platforms, including social media and websites in coordination with relevant Media and Communications colleagues.
• Participate in and support consultations, workshops, trainings, and peer-learning events, including logistical preparation, contribute to agenda development, coordination of speakers, and documentation of outcomes as appropriate.
• Draft and compile reports and knowledge products, including project reports, case studies, policy briefs, technical notes, and communication materials, maintaining accuracy, clarity, and alignment with CMIL and donor standards.
• Support media outreach and engagement, including drafting press releases, media briefs, talking points, and interview materials, in coordination with relevant Media and Communications colleagues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma with six years of professional experience; or,
• 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 four years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience supporting project implementation, preferably in climate change, migration, development, or humanitarian programming.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination with government entities, academic institutions, civil society, or international organizations.
• Experience in project communications, knowledge management, and visibility, including the development and dissemination of public information and visibility products
• Experience organizing workshops, trainings, and multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Experience in data collection, research, and knowledge production (policy briefs, reports, case studies, etc.).
• Familiarity with IOM project and financial management, PRIMA, and donor reporting is an advantage.
• Experience working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Good understanding of climate change, disaster risk reduction, or climate mobility.
• Working knowledge of project management and UN/donor procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize technical information.

• 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.

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.