Reintegration Officer (P)

The Reintegration Officer is responsible for the set-up of effective reintegration schemes and the delivery of assistance to returning migrants in countries of origin. The role includes coordinating planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of reintegration assistance under the Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to oversight and coordination of IOM caseworkers, reintegration assistants and reintegration and/or protection partners.
• Facilitate training as well as ongoing counselling and guidance to staff and contribute to the establishment of a sound case management system in compliance with IOM standards of assistance.
• Support and provide technical inputs for the establishment of national reintegration schemes in coordination with national counterparts (government, civil society, etc.).
• Provide information and technical assistance for the development, enhancement and implementation of national standard operating procedures (SoPs) related to return and reintegration.
• Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection into reintegration activities by encouraging and providing guidance for the provision of adequate assistance for vulnerable categories of migrants, such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied migrants and migrants with psychosocial and/or physical health concerns.
• Provide technical assistance, capacity building support and guidance to implementing partners and Government counterpart.
• Assess training needs on reintegration and/or protection issues and need for capacity building among local authorities, local NGOs, international NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation of reintegration activities.
• Oversee 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.
• Draft quality internal and external reports on reintegration activities.
• Contribute to the development of project concepts/proposals, resource mobilization initiatives related to reintegration, as appropriate.
• Check synergies with other reintegration projects in order to consistently provide comprehensive assistance to migrants assisted in their voluntary return.
• Liaise with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors to coordinate the delivery of reintegration support and to maintain visibility of activities.
• Undertake duty travel as requested.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in assisted voluntary return and reintegration, community reintegration or similar direct assistance work.
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs).
• Previous work on protection (including, but not limited to, child protection, counter-trafficking) preferable.
• Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking.
• 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 matters.
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

• Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration
• Return and Reintegration Assistance
• Community Reintegration
• International Law
• Development Studies
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Protection Work
• Child Protection
• Counter Trafficking
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Staff Supervision
• Budgeting
• Planning
• Coordination with Local Authorities
• Interpersonal Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Bilingual Communication

Languages

English