(Open to internal and external candidates)
Do you wish to work for a UN Agency focusing on migration and would like to make a meaningful contribution to safe, orderly, and regular migration and mobility? Then, explore this unique opportunity. You need to have a passion for migration and related issues. As the Senior Project Associate, you will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support related to the implementation of project deliverables in India and Bhutan for addressing the challenges. You will also support in implementing the project at the field level and will be part of the programme development initiatives.
IOM India is seeking a qualified, committed, and enthusiastic professional to be part of exciting initiatives across various aspects of migration and mobility.
You are expected to fulfil the following requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, migration/mobility or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of relevant professional experience; or
- High school diploma in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.
Experience In:
- Possess a good understanding of Migration, displacement and labour mobility
- Knowledge of climate change adaptation strategies
- Experience in research, project design and formulation, management and technical cooperation, preferably within the social development field.
- Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions.
- Experience in liaising with senior government officials and civil society
Skills:
- Ability to work closely with officials from the government, international agencies, UN Agencies and civil society organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a clear and concise report.
- Acquaintance with institutional and policy arrangements to address the human mobility dimensions of climate change
- ProficiencyinMicrosoftOffice,especiallyExcel,fordataanalysisandreporting
- Willingnesstotravelfrequentlyforfieldwork
Advice to Candidates:
1. Submit your application via the link below and ensure to include the following:
a. Cover letter clearly explaining how you fit into the role and why you should be shortlisted.
b. Curriculum Vitae.
c. IOM Personal History Form, to be downloaded using the link below. Last date for submission 6th April 2026
2. Please ensure that your application is completed with the above-mentioned documents. The candidates who do not submit their applications with the required documents will not be considered.
3. The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit to take on the role.
4. Only the candidates residing in the country of the duty station and eligible to work in India will be considered.
5. Any attempt at persuasion will be considered a disqualification.
6. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for assessment.
7. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.