PROJECT ASSISTANT

Context.
​​Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordinating Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission in Italy and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in carrying out operational tasks relating to the implementation of the Family Reunification project.
Responsibilities Core Functions / Responsibilities.
Support all the activities related to the organization of DNA test for family reunification (i.
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liaison with IOM Missions and Italian Consulates in the countries of origin of migrants, keep close contact with beneficiaries via phone, email and other communication tools; support the organization, in co-ordination with the specialized laboratory used by the Organization, of the DNA testing sessions of beneficiaries); Support the provision of information to beneficiaries, in groups or individually, on the family reunification procedure (including DNA test) and support the development of information material on family reunification to be disseminated among individuals and associations; Support the provision of individual counselling to beneficiaries of the family reunification project in order to identify possible specific needs and vulnerabilities (including victims of THB, GBV survivors, unaccompanied children, elderly etc.) that could be referred internally or externally for further support; Support the organization of monitoring visits in the countries of origin of the beneficiaries of the project; Support the Project Manager in the management of all the administrative aspects related to the implementation of the project and collect all the relevant documents (included financial) for administration purposes (monthly/final reports); Support the  organization of new initiatives related to family reunification of migrants and refugees, including visibility opportunities and clerical support for new projects and activities; Support the collection of data on the project as well as on family reunification as a legal migration channel and ensure constant internal and external updates; Perform other tasks related to the execution of the project, as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience.
Education  High school diploma with four years of professional experience, or  Degree in Law, Political Science or International Relations with two years of professional experience.  Experience  Experience in direct work with migrants and on legal procedures related to the migration status; Experience in implementation of administrative procedures and data collection; Previous experience in liaising with authorities in the field of migration (e.
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Police offices, prefectures, embassies etc.).  Skills ​​Knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; Knowledge of EU and Italian legislation on migration and international protection; Knowledge of the family reunification procedure to Italy and of the relevant EU legal framework.
Languages Fluency in Italian and English is required (oral and written); Working knowledge of French, Arabic, Tigrina, Somali is considered an asset.