Senior Project Associate – Socioeconomic Integration

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Senior Project Associate to support the "Regular Migration Status and Socioeconomic Integration for Migrants Received by the Government of Costa Rica" project. The role focuses on facilitating legal status, basic services, and livelihood opportunities for migrants choosing to remain in Costa Rica.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Program, Integration Project Manager, and Head of Migration and Development Unit in implementing project activities across the Great Metropolitan Area.
• Coordinate community‑based interventions that provide housing, food, health, mental health, and psychosocial support.
• Support educational initiatives such as Spanish language classes, job‑seeking profile development, and skill certification.
• Monitor progress, collect data, and report on integration outcomes to ensure alignment with government‑defined regular status categories.
• Collaborate with IOM technical units and local partners to ensure seamless service delivery.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in migration, development, social work, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of migration processes, legal identity issues, and socioeconomic integration challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills