Project Associate

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

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

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) in Vilnius and direct supervision of the Head of Unit (HoU), 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 (Right Care).

Apply by: 26/07/2026 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 (Right Care). This position is part-time (80% FTE).