Programme Officer (AVRR/Migration Governance) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment of national reintegration schemes in close coordination with national counterparts (government, civil society, etc.), to facilitate the operationalization of the Return, readmission and Reintegration Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
• Contribute to the development of project concepts/proposals and resource mobilization initiatives related to reintegration, as appropriate.
• Check that the IOM approach to reintegration is properly defined and documented, and bring issues to the prompt attention of the supervior.
• Liaise with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, international community and donor counterparts to coordinate implementation and assist in improving reintegration services and increasing the visibility of activities.
• Facilitate protection into reintegration activities by monitoring and following up on the provision of adequate assistance for vulnerable categories, such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied minors and migrants with health concerns.
• Provide technical assistance, capacity- building support and guidance to implementing partners and Government counterparts.
• Supervise and/or coordinate adequate monitoring and evaluation of reintegration activities. Supervise and/or monitor appropriate data management of beneficiaries, including entering case data into IOM databases and proper filing, in accordance with IOM Data Protection Principles.
• Track use of resources in accordance with IOM internal rules and regulations.
• Compile and generate quality internal and external reports on reintegration activities.
• Encourage synergies with other reintegration projects and incorporate lessons learnt.
• Supervise and organize training, counselling and guidance to staff to implement a sound case management system in compliance with IOM standards of assistance.
• Undertake duty travel as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience: Education

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Management, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, International Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in assisted voluntary return and reintegration, community reintegration or similar direct assistance work;
• Experience working with specialized international and national agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations and International and national NGOs);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as analytical thinking;
• Previous work on protection (including, but not limited to, child protection, counter-trafficking); and,
• Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation an asset.

Skills

• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
•  Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative and financial matters; and,
• Work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives