Project Assistant (Climate Mobility Innovation Lab)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Climate Action Division (CAD) and the direct supervision of the Chief of CMIL, the technical supervision of the RMO in Italy, and in close coordination with relevant programme, administrative and finance units at the Country Office, Headquarters and Administrative Centres, the Project Assistant  (Climate Mobility Innovation Lab) will assist in project monitoring and administrative functions, providing support to CMIL Mediterranean project activities implemented by the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) Mediterranean hub.

The IOM Country Office in Italy supports a range of programmes and initiatives addressing migration. The CMIL Mediterranean hub leads the implementation of activities contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions to address migration and climate change issues. The incumbent will assist with programme-specific finance and administrative tasks, including budget monitoring,financial tracking and administrative coordination, to support accurate, timely and compliant management of operations in line with IOM financial rules, procedures and donor requirements.