Project Assistant (Cultural Mediation)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration is seeking a Project Assistant to support cultural mediation activities within the ALT Caporalato T.R.E. project. The role focuses on providing clerical and language assistance to facilitate outreach to migrants and to overcome linguistic barriers during inspections and information sessions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, record‑keeping, data entry and document management.
• Provide translation and mediation between Italian and Sinhala during project activities, inspections and information sessions.
• Support logistical arrangements and documentation for outreach events targeting migrants and vulnerable groups.
• Assist the Integration Specialist, Labour Exploitation Expert and Project Manager with day‑to‑day project coordination.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.

Required profile

• High school diploma with at least three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
• Fluency in Italian and native proficiency in Sinhala (both oral and written).
• Experience in clerical or administrative support functions.
• Experience in cultural mediation with migrants or vulnerable groups is an advantage.
• Driving licence is mandatory.

Required skills

• Ability to provide clear, impartial cultural mediation between Italian and Sinhala.
• Strong organizational skills for handling documentation and logistical support.
• Effective interpersonal communication with diverse cultural backgrounds.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in an international organization dedicated to migration issues.
• Professional development in cultural mediation and project coordination.