IOM: Project Associate (Capacity Building and Communication)

• Prepare and/or contribute to various visibility materials in form of presentations, photos, articles, short films/videos/podcasts, newsletters, social media posts/blogs or others as required.
• Prepare other information materials (e.g. leaflets, one-pagers, flashes) for the target groups aimed at communicating particular migration related topics.
• Update and finalize a user-friendly publication for wider public “Guide on Migration” (working title).
• Regularly update the national EMN website in Slovak and English as well as EMN seminar website. Draft original texts and narratives. Copy editing. Quality control and troubleshooting (or initiating service requests).
• Act as a focal point for the capacity building activities and participate in the EMN communication and dissemination working group or other EMN working groups.
• Contribute to desk research/pre-research, review policies, legislation, and trends within the topics relevant for the EMN. Contribute to analyses, reports and share knowledge of gathered outcomes (through e.g. briefs, articles, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of the EMN studies and other EMN outputs.
• Assist with the implementation of networking activities e.g. organization and logistics of events, conferences, workshops, educational seminar, public events, etc.
• Manage publicity of EMN activities on social media platforms. Implement posting strategy.
• Maintain/establish cooperation with local and regional institutions, relevant governmental, non-governmental entities as well as other international organisations.
• Participate in the EMN meetings organised by the European Commission and/or provide necessary expert support for the meetings. Participate in other EMN meetings between EU Member States related to different EMN/migration topics.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by Chief of Mission and the direct supervisor.

• High school diploma from an accredited academic institution with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in Humanities, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public relations, Information Management, Political or Social Sciences, or related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;

• Experience in conducting capacity building workshops, communication activities or education activities;
• Experience in writing, editing, and producing newsletters, press releases, articles, social media content, short videos; podcasts; reports and briefing memos; marketing collateral, and other print materials;
• Relevant working experience in fields related to analysing information and data, research activities - preferably in Slovak context, networking and meeting organization);
• Experience in Web Content Management System (preferably Joomla);
• Experience in working with governments, civil society, EC is an advantage;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher SharePoint is required;
• Experience in photo-editing or video/podcast editing is an advantage;
• Experience in working with migrants, migration management, and international migration issues is an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills and content writing skills;
• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills;
• Very good organisational skills;
• Ability to work independently, use own initiative and work under pressure, prioritize, multi-task, with minimum supervision;
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.

• 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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