Project Assistant AVRR Return With Health Concerns

Organizational Context

IOM in The Netherlands has been the primary implementer of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities since 1992. The organization supports migrants through pre-departure, travel, and post-arrival assistance, with a focus on vulnerable individuals. The Project Assistant role operates within the AVRR Project Coordination and Liaison Unit, coordinating efforts with operational teams, international IOM colleagues, and external partners.

Job Purpose

The Project Assistant (AVRR Project Coordination and Liaison Unit) is responsible for coordinating the voluntary return and reintegration of migrants with health concerns. This involves managing pre-departure, travel, and post-arrival phases, ensuring tailored support for vulnerable returnees. The role requires close collaboration with field project assistants and receiving IOM missions worldwide to facilitate medical assistance and reintegration in accordance with IOM policies and donor requirements. The position contributes to the overall effectiveness and humane execution of IOM's AVRR program, ensuring safe and dignified returns.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the voluntary return of migrants with health concerns throughout pre-departure, travel, and post-arrival stages, including managing medical grants. Support the reintegration process by collaborating with field project assistants and international IOM missions. Ensure the delivery of post-arrival reintegration and medical assistance to vulnerable returnees with health concerns, adhering to IOM policies and donor specifications. Engage with stakeholders to enhance cooperation and promote IOM's assistance for migrants with health concerns. Maintain accurate data records, collect necessary documents, and report on progress, developments, and potential challenges. Contribute to IOM's image as an organization facilitating humane and organized repatriation, and support the timely achievement of project activities and evaluations. Monitor project resource administration and utilization in coordination with the project coordinator.

Work Experience

Experience working with migrants and national migration processes. Experience collaborating with governments and civil society organizations. Affinity with the health sector. Familiarity with donor procedures and experience with client-tracking systems are required.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office. Preferably holding a driving license B. Stress resilience. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent coordination and organizational skills. Solid team player with a solution-oriented attitude. Fluency in English and Dutch (oral and written).

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