The Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (RO EECA) of the ICMPD was established in April 2017 and is located in Vienna, Austria. RO EECA works with over ten countries in the region and implements various projects on the ground through its offices in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine.

The main focus areas and portfolio topics of the RO in the EE&CA are the following: Diaspora engagement, Return and Reintegration, Legal and Labour Migration, Education on Migration, Analytical Capacities and Research on migration, Migration Policy Recommendations and Support, Capacity building in different migration areas, Border Management and Security, Media and Migration, Visa dialogue and Consular Affairs, etc.

The Team Assistant works closely with the Project Officer in Ukraine and the Project Team in Vienna ICMPD HQ under the general supervision of the Project Manager. Whenever necessary the Team Assistant shall support the work of Regional Office Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA).

Considering current security situation in Ukraine it is expected that the successful candidate will be required to work from home with potential future work in the office in Kyiv, Ukraine. NOTE: Please note that this position is open only to nationals of Ukraine and is subject to funds availability.

Position-Specific Expertise

• Proven record of efficient event organization in the international setting;
• Knowledge of drafting reports including financial is an asset;

Position-Specific Qualifications and Language Skills

• Bachelors or equivalent in social and political sciences, business administration, finances etc. is a requirement.
• Working experience with international organisations is an asset;
• In addition to the languages listed in the job profile (native Ukrainian, fluent English), fluency in German is considered as an asset.​