Project Associate (Migration Trends Analysis)

Role summary

Project Associate (Migration Trends Analysis) is a temporary role at IOM in Hà Nội, Vietnam (on-site). Posted 2026-10-19. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.

Job title

Project Associate (Migration Trends Analysis)

Company

IOM

Location

Hà Nội, Vietnam

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

temporary

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-19

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

As part of its work to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate safe and regular migration pathways, IOM in Viet Nam supports the Government of Viet Nam and social organization partners in countering trafficking in person (TIP), human smuggling and irregular migration. This work is undertaken across IOM’s Border Governance and Migrant Protection portfolios, with a focus on generating and using evidence to understand emerging risks, trends and information needs; inform targeted community outreach and awareness-raising activities; promote safe migration practices; and reduce migrants’ vulnerability to exploitation and abuse.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the National Communications Officer, in coordination with relevant project units, the Project Associate will support migration trend analysis and community engagement activities under IOM Viet Nam’s counter trafficking and border governance programme. In particular, the incumbent will conduct social listening and digital ethnography to identify emerging trends, analyze findings and prepare reports and other knowledge products; and use these insights to support the design and implementation of targeted community outreach activities that promote safe migration and reduce risks of human trafficking and human smuggling.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.

​​Retrieve, compile, analyze, and present information and data on specific project topics, with a particular focus on migration trends, media monitoring, and social listening

​​Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.

​​Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

​​Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.

​​Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.

​​Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.

​​Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

​​Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.

​​Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.

​Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.​​​

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law, Migration Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,

​High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.​

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Experience in social listening, digital ethnography, data collection and analysis, or related functions, with the ability to identify and synthesize emerging social trends and issues.

​Experience in supporting the planning and implementation of community outreach, awareness-raising activities, campaigns or events, including coordination with relevant partners and stakeholders.

​Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly and concise.

​Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant software. Experience with data collection and management tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) is an advantage.

​Experience working with government institutions, social organizations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations or other relevant stakeholders is an advantage.

​Experience working in a multicultural environment and/or with communities in vulnerable situations is an advantage.

​Knowledge of migration, trafficking in persons, human smuggling, safe migration or migrant protectio