Project Associate infrastructure/equipment

International Organization for Migration

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, with specific focus on infrastructure activities and equipment purchase.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units (especially procurement and finance) and external parties (especially external service providers) to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; and organize meetings and workshops;
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.