Call for Applications: 2025-08 Senior Project Associate (Legal Counselling), Bratislava/Kosice, UG

Job Description

Under the overall guidance of the Protection Division National Project Officer; and direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Legal Counselling), the incumbent will be responsible for legal and protection services within IOM’s Migration Information Centre (MIC) supporting the inclusion of migrants in Slovakia.

This is a temporary opening to replace a staff on parental leave. Duty station is Bratislava or Kosice.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive legal counselling to migrants linked to different areas of life and residence in Slovakia (e.g. employment, business, family reunion, citizenship, education, health care, social security) through personal consultations, information helpline and electronic communication;
2. Provide comprehensive legal assistance with integrated protection components to vulnerable migrant groups, with a specific focus on migrant children.;
3. Prepare records on individual cases, and maintain beneficiaries database;
4. Monitor websites for updates and new legislation with regards to labour mobility, as well as monitor and assist in updating the MIC website, including insertion of updates, communication with website service provider;
5. Assist in elaboration legal analyses and statements to relevant laws and other legal documents;
6. Collect and regularly update relevant data and legal documents in a database of information related to legal and labour integration of migrants;
7. Assist in development of information materials and other supporting documents for target groups;
8. Assist in preparation of various visibility materials in form of presentations, photos, articles, short films or others;
9. Organize outreach activities towards the private sector, educational and research institutions, trainings and consultations with specific focus on migrant children;
10. Assist in preparation of events, reports, briefings, background information, narratives and legal analysis as necessary and required;
11. Gather and archive data, information and supporting documentation necessary for the project implementation;
12. Perform general office maintenance tasks including correspondence, market surveys; logistics, and procurement of technical equipment and office supplies;
13. Assist in the preparation of legal documents, periodic and final reports to the donor, including filing and preparation of supporting documentation;
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Mission.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
▪ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Law with four years of relevant professional experience
OR
▪ Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least six years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.
 

EXPERIENCE
▪ Experience in migration Law;
▪ Experience in preparing legal documents;
▪ Experience in writing and editing articles;
▪ Experience in project administration;
▪ Experience in preparing presentations;
▪ Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an advantage; and,
▪ Experience in developing and implementing project activities related to migration issues is an advantage.
 

SKILLS
▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a team; and,
▪ Excellent orientation in social, labour and migration law of the Slovak Republic and human rights law.

LANGUAGES

Languages IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

• REQUIRED
  For this position, fluency in English and Slovak is required (oral and written). 
• DESIRABLE
  Working knowledge of other languages is desirable.

Language skills might be tested during the recruitment process.

Travel required

• Yes

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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