Job Description

IOM in The Netherlands has been the main implementer of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities since 1992. Voluntary return is one of the main pillars of the Dutch return policy, with voluntary return taking precedence over forced returns.

During the past decades IOM has evolved to cover the full range of AVRR support: 1) pre-departure support including assistance tailored to the needs of migrants in situation of vulnerability, facilitating travel documentation; 2) travel assistance; and 3) post arrival and reintegration. IOM has developed more specialized activities offering specific support to migrants in a situation of vulnerability including migrants with health concerns, victims of trafficking and unaccompanied migrant children
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Unit AVRR Project Coordination and Liaison in The Hague and direct supervision of the Senior AVRR project assistant and, in close collaboration with relevant units at IOM The Hague and different governmental partners, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the relevant return processes as well as the coordination of reintegration assistance

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in: Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Required Skills

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