Research and Communications Associate

VACANCY NOTICE: Research and Communications Associate

Duty Station: IOM Vienna, Austria

Position Title: Research and Communications Associate (m/f) – 100%

Application Deadline: 16 November 2014

Starting Date:  January 2015

Classification:  G 4/1, OYFT;

Duration of position: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Under the supervision of the Head of Research and Migration Law Department, the incumbent is responsible for:

General Functions:

• Undertaking compilation and drafting of studies and reports on migration, integration and asylum issues within the Austrian and European context;
• Maintenance of a network of relevant stakeholders in the field of migration and asylum;
• Maintenance of the project/office website(s) and other communication and visibility activities;
• Organisation and preparation of events, workshops and conferences;
• Support in the implementation of the activities of the National Contact Point Austria in the European Migration Network;
• Maintenance of the IOM Library;
• Support in general administration of the projects and related activities;
• Support in updating and maintaining a media database on migration and asylum;
• Assist In handling incoming requests for information and support regarding migration and asylum in Austria;
• Participate/attend meetings if necessary and in close coordination with supervisor;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. University degree in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law or related studies would be a distinct advantage;
• At least 4 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of the Austrian and EU migration and asylum policies and context;
• Effectively applies knowledge of migration and integration issues within organizational context;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, in particular MS Excel); website content management and layout skills are an asset;
• Ability to support in drafting clear and concise papers in German and English.

Languages:

• Fluency in German and English.

IOM Vienna offers the successful candidate a positive working environment with motivated staff members.

Candidates should send a motivation letter, a CV and one of their latest papers/articles/seminar papers (in English) and a completed personal history form to Ms Julia Rutz under jrutz@iom.intquoting "Vacancy Research and Communications Associate". Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date: 16 November 2014