SVN 0160 2026 - ASISTENTE DE PROYECTO, (Gestión de casos, Integridad de Archivos y Programación) PASTO G-4
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization established in 1951, dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. In Colombia, IOM implements a regional protection-focused intervention along the Central American-Andean corridor. This project addresses protection risks faced by migrants in transit, including violence, exploitation, and lack of access to essential services, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Job Purpose
This role supports the operational implementation of a protection-focused project in Colombia, aimed at improving the safety, protection, and informed decision-making of migrants in transit or returning. The position contributes to identifying and assessing risks, managing cases, providing guidance, offering direct assistance, and coordinating referrals to specialized services. It also involves strengthening referral pathways and coordination mechanisms with various national and international stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and protection throughout the migration journey, including voluntary return and reintegration.
Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the documented management of assigned cases, including initial interviews to identify needs and risks, and assisting in the development of individualized protection plans. Responsibilities include providing clear information to beneficiaries about available services, coordinating referrals to health, psychosocial, legal, and other services, and promptly reporting serious protection risks. The position supports the identification of potential human trafficking indicators, applies a victim-centered approach, and maintains case files with confidentiality. It also assists in coordinating with relevant entities for documentation, immediate protection, and safe transfers, and supports the orientation and pre-assessment for assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) processes.
Work Experience
Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups is required. Experience in liaising with government authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs is beneficial. Knowledge of migration regulations, MiMOSA, and PAP is an advantage. Previous work with international humanitarian organizations is valued.
Skills
Case management, database management (MiMOSA), interviewing, form completion, data collection, document handling, interpretation, data entry, coordination, quality assurance, effective verbal and written communication, intercultural sensitivity, teamwork, confidentiality, data protection, adherence to SOPs, professional integrity, and impartiality.