PROJECT COORDINATOR (COUNTER TRAFFICKING & MIGRATION MANAGEMENT)

Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Counter Trafficking & Migration Management) Maldives, the incumbent’s responsibilities will include the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Project Officer (CT/MM) in the implementation of the Migration Management (MM) and Countertrafficking (CT) activities in the Maldives;
• Monitor and keep abreast of the MM and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) situation in the Maldives, and develop and maintain a knowledge base on these issues;
• Compile and summarize the needs of relevant Government entities, NGOs and CBOs and make recommendations on how to strengthen their capacities in the context of anti-TIP work;
• Attend coordination meetings and liaise with partners, including relevant intergovernmental organizations, NGOs and Government entities on routine matters related to CT and MM;
• Support the Project Officer (CT/MM) to arrange and co-ordinate capacity building workshops;
• Assist the Project Officer (CT/MM) in providing assistance to victims of trafficking and workers, as and when required;
• Provide logistical support and coordinate travel and events, including conferences, meetings, trainings, missions and take notes/minutes when implementing project activities;
• Monitor project implementation in general, and specifically against the Work Plan, project indicators and assumptions, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the Project Officer (CT/MM);
• Translate, type and proof-read relevant training materials or other documents into Dhivehi as and when requested.

Educational Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Criminology, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related discipline from an accredited academic institution with Three years of relevant professional experience; or
• Minimum Five (5) years related professional experience with High School Diploma.

Experience

• Experience in project administration, management and technical cooperation; preferably within the international humanitarian field;
• Sound knowledge of human trafficking, organized crimes and related issues;
• Work experience in law enforcement agencies and/or other government entities will be an advantage

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds;
• Thorough knowledge of English and Dhivehi; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent drafting, analytical and managerial skills will be an asset.

Languages:  Fluency in English and Dhivehi are required.

Type of appointment: Contract basis (Special Short Term Contract)

Salary: MVR 17,051.33 (G5)

Duty Station: Male', Maldives

For more information and to apply: https://maldives.iom.int/careers