Project Associate

The Project Associate will assist in the coordination and implementation of the activities of the project "Right Care: Embedding a Child Rights Perspective in National Psychosocial Support Systems to Migrant Children" in Vilnius. The role involves supporting project activities, data collection, reporting, logistical support, and liaison with partners under the supervision of the Head of Office and Head of Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities in line with project work plans and timelines.
• Support the collection, compilation, organization, and basic analysis of project-related data and information, with attention to accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data protection principles.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and updating of key project documents, including work plans, monitoring tools, and reporting materials.
• Assist in drafting and updating project reports, briefing notes, presentations, and other documentation.
• Assist in the organization and provide logistical support for meetings, workshops, trainings, focus groups, and events, including preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and supporting follow-up actions.
• Assist in project communication and dissemination activities, including drafting, editing, and compiling relevant information and visibility materials.
• Assist with liaison and coordination with implementing partners in the implementation of project activities and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Draft routine correspondence on project issues and respond to complex information requests and inquiries.
• Perform duty travel, participate in field activities and official meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in project support and/or coordination and implementation.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national institutions and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience supporting administrative coordination of projects involving child protection and psychosocial support.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Strong work ethics, interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail , ability to work in dynamic circumstances.
• Excellent command of office tools, including Microsoft package, shared drives, Adobe Acrobat, and other relevant software.
• Fluency in Lithuanian and English is required (oral and written).

Skills

• Project Support
• Project Coordination
• Project Implementation
• Liaison with Governments
• Liaison with National Institutions
• Liaising with non-governmental organizations
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Child Protection Support
• Psychological Support Coordination
• Working with vulnerable groups
• Administrative Coordination
• Data Collection
• Reporting
• Logistical Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• Use of Shared Drives

Languages

Lithuanian, English