IOM Slovakia: Legal Consultant – Project Assistant

• Collect and regularly update relevant data and legal documents in a database of information related to legal and labour integration of migrants;
• Prepare records on individual cases, performs case management and maintain client's folders;
• Elaborate legal analyses and statements to relevant laws and other legal documents;
• Coordination and development of outreach services in all regions of Slovakia including preparation of information sessions and provision of immigration advice to UKN;
• Develop and organize outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities;
• Maintain cooperation with local and regional institutions and/or contacts with migrant communities, relevant governmental, non-governmental entities as well as other international organisations and local NGOs on project activities;
• Develop information materials and other supporting documents for target groups;
• Monitor and update the website, including insertion of updates, communication with website service provider;
• Continuously process the reports from outreach activities and participate in preparation of monitoring reports as appropriate;
• Prepare visibility materials in form of presentations, photos, articles, short films or other such as required;
• Prepare reports, briefings, background information, narratives and statistical analysis as necessary and required;
• Gather and archive data, information and supporting documentation necessary for the project implementation;
• Actively participate in the meetings of the project team, as well as attend official meetings and appointments if needed;
• Act as interpreter/translator (Slovak-English, English-Slovak);
• Perform general office maintenance tasks including correspondence, market surveys; logistics, and procurement of technical equipment and office supplies.
• Communicate with the national and international stakeholders;
• Communicate with external partners and relevant actors on related legal and social issues;
• Participate on other project-related activities, as needed;
• Assist in evaluation and reviewing of the project progress, including financial monitoring of the relevant budget expenditures in order to ensure effective planning of project activities;
• Assist in the preparation of periodic and final reports to the donor, including filing and preparation of supporting documentation;
• Perform other duties assigned by the HoO.

• 30 days of paid annual leave per year
• 24 days of paid sick leave per year
• Medical service plan

• IOM does not contribute to Slovak national security scheme and National health system for its employees.
• Income from IOM is tax exempted.

• Master’s degree in Law;
• Minimum three years of legal experience or relevant legal counselling;
• Excellent orientation in social, labour and migration law of the Slovak Republic and human rights law;
• Experience working with migrants, migration management, and international migration issues - an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills with a commitment to provide respectful, culturally-competent communication, including an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences; basic knowledge of diverse cultures and environments; and the skills to adapt communication skills to fit cultural context.
• Good communication, negotiation, analytical and organisation skills;
• Personal commitment, efficiency and drive for results;
• Experience in developing and implementing project activities related to migration issues- an advantage;
• Experience in working with representatives of governmental institutions, civil society and the private sector;
• Knowledge of migration and integration issues;
• Language skills: Excellent command of English, Slovak - native speaker;
• Computer skills - user:

• Good analytical skills, proven dr afting and editing skills;
• Strong planning skills and strong in keeping deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and also in a team;
• Flexible, reliable team player with proven networking, negotiation, and partnership building skills;
• Ability to function effectively and harmoniously in a fast-paced, cross-cultural work environment;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
• Comfortable operating at different levels;
• Ability to take initiative and act with autonomy; personal commitment, creative thinking and drive for results.

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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