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22 Nov
Junior Project Officer
Istanbul
Functional Setting:

The EMPATHY (Complementary Actions for Safe and Dignified Return and Sustainable Reintegration Programme of Türkiye) Project is prepared to address irregular migration in line with the priorities of Türkiye and EU by strengthening the effectiveness of Türkiye's migration management capacities and procedures in relation to safe and dignified return and sustainable reintegration of irregular migrants as well as further facilitation of the cooperation at regional level among all relevant stakeholders.

Based in ICMPD WB and Türkiye Regional Office in Istanbul, the Junior Project Officer works under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with other members of the project team. The Junior Project Officer contributes to the implementation of project activities under the relevant components of the project and the production of substantive project outputs and content. The Junior Project Officer collaborates with project assistant(s) for implementation of administrative activities. 

Position-Specific Expertise:​

  • Substantive knowledge of migration issues;
  • Ability to coordinate with different teams and with conflicting priorities and deadlines,
  • Experience in implementation and reporting of projects in the field of migration.​
Position-Specific Qualifications and Language Skills:

  • Master's Degree related to the area of work or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in support of project implementation, in the field of migration or relevant related field, at the international level.
  • Proficiency (verbal/written) in English and Turkish.​