Project Assistant

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

⏰ Apply by 30 Oct 2026

Location: Vientiane, Vientiane Capital
Category: NGO & development
Job type: Contract / temporary
Positions: 1
Salary: Negotiable

Job description: Assist National Officer in liaising with Government and non-governmental partners to ensure effective implementation of project activities. Assist on individual project activities and local partnerships including liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties; community outreach and direct assistance to migrants. Assist with capacity building for relevant government authorities, private sector, civil society organizations, and health volunteers. Liaise with national project counterparts including Ministry of Public Health authorities, civil society organizations, Implementing partners, health volunteers. Support in facilitating inter-agency meetings such as UN Migration Network (UNMN) Sub-Working Group including convening the meeting, scheduling and liaising with migration health actors, producing related documents and meeting minutes, and making logistical and administrative arrangements. Travel to project implementation areas and support the field monitoring, as well as activities implementation and organization of relevant events. Assist Disease Surveillance Teams and the implementing Partners in target locations in preparation of conducting health activities among migrant communities. Take minutes and notes, record and compile relevant migration health data, information and findings. Support in project implementation, such as delivery of materials and services, and liaise with in-house operational support (Procurement, Finance, Operations, and HR units) in term of administrative and financial issues. Carry out informal translation of documents (English to Thai) and other communications/materials as required, and assist in selecting the tools and methodologies to be used for engaging migrant communities in raising health awareness and prevention. Support Project Manager and Project Coordinator in donor reporting by regularly collecting data and updates from the implementing NGOs and reviewing Implementing Partner's narrative and financial reports. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Skills & qualifications: Excellent writing, communication and analytical skills. Strong organizational, coordination and time management skills and ability to produce quality work to set deadlines. Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently. Computer literate. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect diversity. Fluency in English and Lao is required (oral and written).
Experience needed: 1–2 years
Minimum education: Bachelor's or higher
Field of study: public health, social science, international relations, political science or relevant field
Benefits: • Social security
Working days & hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00
Contact: NA · +856 NA
How to apply: IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.