Senior Project Associate (Counter-Trafficking and Criminal Justice)

## Job Description 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 atIOM 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 candidatesare 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 civil society partners across the four counter-trafficking pillars of prevention, protection, prosecution and partnership. Within the Immigration and Border Governance portfolio, IOM Viet Nam has a long-standing partnership with the Viet Nam Border Guard and works closely with the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, UN agencies and non-governmental partners to strengthen victim identification, referral and protection systems; improve criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling; and address emerging forms of trafficking, including trafficking for forced criminality in cyber-scam operations. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Projects and Partnerships in IOM Viet Nam and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (Border Governance), and in close coordination with relevant programme units, the Senior Programme Associate (Counter-Trafficking and Criminal Justice) will support coordination, management and technical support delivery of projects that strengthen Viet Nam’s counter-trafficking and criminal justice response. The incumbent will contribute to victim-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed approaches; support capacity development for law enforcement, border, prosecutorial and judicial actors; facilitate inter-agency coordination; and promote evidence-based programming, operational tools and knowledge management in line with IOM standards, donor requirements and national priorities. ## Responsibilities 1. Lead and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of counter-trafficking and criminal justice projects, including work planning, partner coordination, monitoring of activities, and identification of implementation challenges and mitigation measures. 2. Research, compile, analyse and present information on trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, trafficking for forced criminality, cyber-enabled exploitation, victim identification, prosecution trends, relevant legislation and policy developments to inform programming, advocacy and technical assistance. 3. Monitor budget expenditures by verifying availability of funds and maintaining a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions. 4. Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of assigned projects in line with IOM policies, donor requirements, workplans, results frameworks and reporting obligations. 5. Plan, coordinate and deliver capacity-building activities, technical workshops and consultations for government counterparts, including border and law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges, social protection actors and service providers, with attention to victim-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based approaches. 6. Maintain effective liaison and coordination with government ministries and agencies, justice sector institutions, local authorities, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, referral pathways and coherent criminal justice responses. 7. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports. Ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. 8. Contribute to the development, review and rollout of operational tools, standard operating procedures, training curricula, guidance notes, screening and referral tools, reports, concept notes and project proposals related to trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, victim identification and criminal justice responses. 9. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff. 10. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned. 11. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned. ## Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education - Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, - High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in theUNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience - Demonstrated experience supporting counter-trafficking, migrant protection, border governance, criminal justice, rule of law, or related programming in Viet Nam or comparable contexts. - Experience working with, or providing technical support to, government counterparts such as border agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, social protection authorities, legal aid providers and other justice sector actors. - Experience developing and delivering technical assistance, capacity-building programmes, training curricula, operational guidance, standard operating procedures or tools for criminal  justice, victim identification, referral, protection or case handling. - Knowledge of trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, forced criminality, cyber-scam operations, victim identification, non-punishment principles, protection referrals and criminal justice processes is an advantage. - Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, civil society organisations, donors and other partners in a multi-stakeholder environment. - Experience working with migrants, victims of trafficking, children or adults in vulnerable situations, returnees or other at-risk groups, including through survivor-centred, trauma-informed or rights-based approaches, is an advantage. - Prior work experience with government institutions/organisation, international organisations, or non-government in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills - Strong coordination, analytical, drafting, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, including the ability to translate technical issues into practical guidance and clear written products. - Ability to work sensitively with government and non-government partners on complex protection and criminal justice issues, including victim-centred, trauma-informed, rights-based and non-discriminatory approaches. - Knowledge of victim-centred, trauma-informed, and rights-based approaches to criminal justice res