Project Assistant – Labour Mobility & Social Inclusion

About the role

The Project Assistant will support the Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) Unit in Colombo, assisting the implementation and monitoring of migration‑related projects under the guidance of the Chief of Mission and the National Programme Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise and present data on specific project topics.
• Monitor project budget, verify fund availability, obtain approvals and update budget information.
• Coordinate administrative actions with internal units and external partners, including requests, clearances and follow‑up.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables and presentations.
• Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Respond to general information requests and maintain project files and records.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience.

Required skills