ICMPD is hiring two Junior Project Officers (IP1) in Valletta, Malta, on a 12-month staff contract with a monthly net-base salary of β¬3,516, to support project implementation within the Migration Dialogues and Cooperation unit. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the role, requirements, benefits and application steps below; applications close on 24 November 2026.
About the Junior Project Officer Role at ICMPD
The Junior Project Officer contributes to the implementation of activities throughout the project life cycle, ensuring alignment with the regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating procedures of ICMPD. The focus is on supporting project cycle implementation, making sure that project plans and scheduled activities are fully implemented, and providing substantive inputs to the design and formulation of project proposals. Working under the supervision of the Project Manager, the officer provides logistical and administrative support to project activities.
π’ Vacancies: 2
π Vacancy number: VA26P180V01
π’ Organizational unit: Migration Dialogues and Cooperation
π Location: Valletta, Malta
ποΈ Grade: IP1
β±οΈ Duration: 12 months (staff contract)
πΆ Salary: monthly net-base salary of β¬3,516.00
Key Results
ποΈ Project cycle implementation: an overview of project activities is developed and maintained, with potential bottlenecks identified and followed up with relevant stakeholders; expenditures and disbursements are reviewed regularly, flagging any potential increase to budget allocation; contributions are provided to the drafting of financial and project reports; project activities are implemented as assigned by the Project Officer and the Project Manager
βοΈ Project operations and resource utilisation: draft inputs are provided to the Terms of Reference, specifications and recruitment process of experts, consultants and service providers, with an overview of the respective contracts maintained; regular communication with project team members on project progress
π€ Stakeholder management: project events, meetings, workshops and outreach activities are supported through the drafting of talking points, background and presentation material and oversight of logistics, in close coordination with the project team
π‘ Project development: contributions to the development of new project concepts and potential resources, based on a review of project results and the recording of best practices and lessons learned; support to knowledge gathering, dissemination and knowledge building through project activities
Required Expertise
π International context: ability to provide effective support to the implementation of project activities in an international context
π€ Working relations: capability to establish good working relations with project teams and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination in the assigned area of work
ποΈ Priorities: ability to manage simultaneously occurring tasks and shifting priorities
π‘ New approaches: ability to conceptualise new approaches to support the design, development and implementation of project activities
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
π Education: Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree
πΌ Experience: minimum of 1 year of experience in support of project implementation, in the field of migration or a relevant related field, at the international level
βοΈ Skills: good drafting and writing skills
π£οΈ Languages: proficiency (verbal and written) in English, French and Arabic is required
π» IT: proficiency in the use of standard IT tools
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Allowances and Benefits
πΆ Salary: monthly net-base salary of β¬3,516.00
π¦ Provident Fund: participation in the ICMPD Provident Fund
π©Ί Insurance: health and accident insurance
ποΈ Leave: six weeks' annual leave
π¨βπ©βπ§ Allowances: where applicable, dependent's allowance and mobility and mobility-related allowances
How to Apply
π₯οΈ Register and log in on the ICMPD Careers portal to apply for vacancy VA26P180V01
π Mandatory documents: Diploma (Diploma1) and Passport/ID
π Optional documents: Certificate (Certificate1) and a second Diploma (Diploma2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary of the ICMPD Junior Project Officer in Valletta?
The monthly net-base salary is β¬3,516.00. Benefits include participation in the ICMPD Provident Fund, health and accident insurance, six weeks' annual leave and, where applicable, dependent's and mobility-related allowances.
How long is the contract?
The assignment lasts 12 months under a staff contract, based in Valletta, Malta.
What experience and languages are required?
A minimum of 1 year of experience in support of project implementation, in migration or a relevant related field, at the international level. Proficiency in English, French and Arabic is required.
Can I apply with a Bachelor's degree?
A Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree.
Which documents do I need to upload?
Mandatory documents are a Diploma (Diploma1) and Passport/ID. Certificate1 and Diploma2 are optional.
Deadline
β³ 24 November 2026
Link
π Apply here: https://careers.icmpd.org/Home/JobOpeningDetails?jobOpeningId=1237
