Project Assistant

About the role

The International Organization for Migration, established in 1951, is the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, working with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration. The IOM Malaysia Country Office in Kuala Lumpur runs projects on migrant protection and assistance, immigration and border governance, counter-trafficking, labour migration, business and human rights, and migrant training. The Project Assistant provides implementation support to the programme unit, ensuring the smooth functioning of activities and serving as a key liaison between the programme unit and the resource management unit. Duties include assisting in implementing and monitoring project activities, retrieving, compiling, summarising, analysing and presenting project information and data, monitoring budgets and verifying availability of funds, coordinating administrative actions with diverse organisational units and external parties, drafting status reports, correspondence, briefing notes and statistical tables, responding to information requests, organising meetings, workshops and training sessions, assisting in monitoring implementing partners, and guiding new or junior staff. The vacancy was updated on UNjobs on 19 October 2026 and remains listed as open. Apply through the IOM e-Recruitment system using the application link.

Requirements

School diploma with five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field with three years of relevant professional experience Experience in implementing and/or managing development and humanitarian projects is essential Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups Fluency in English and Bahasa Melayu, oral and written, is required Strong computer, organisational and multitasking skills, and knowledge of financial rules and regulations

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