Project Associate
IOM · Lisbon, Portugal · G-5 · Apply by October 31, 2026
About this role
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) in Portugal and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (G7), the Project Associate (G5) will support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the PONTES project, a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the preparedness of Portuguese institutions for the implementation of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum. The incumbent will contribute to the coordination, planning and delivery of project activities, liaise with project partners and stakeholders, support monitoring and reporting processes, and ensure the timely implementation of activities in line with IOM procedures, donor requirements and project objectives. The position will play a key role in fostering institutional cooperation and supporting capacity-building efforts related to asylum, reception, integration and fundamental rights safeguards.