Project Assistant (Assisted Returns)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency since 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. IOM Cameroon, building on past EU-funded initiatives, is strengthening its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) unit. This role supports a new EU-funded project focused on enhancing migration governance and national policy development, complementing ongoing programs.
Job Purpose
This Project Assistant (Assisted Returns) role is crucial for strengthening IOM Cameroon's AVRR unit, supporting the implementation of the "Migration Governance Enhancement" project and the MPRR SSA program. The incumbent will provide essential airport assistance to returning migrants, including pre-embarkation support, and contribute to the effective coordination of reception and reintegration services. The position ensures that assistance aligns with programmatic objectives and organizational priorities, facilitating safe, orderly, and dignified return and reintegration processes for migrants.
Responsibilities
The Project Assistant will coordinate pre-departure activities such as family tracing and assessments, providing necessary information to migrants. They will participate in remote counselling sessions to inform migrants about available assistance in Cameroon and the reintegration process. Responsibilities include coordinating reception and post-arrival assistance, organizing counselling sessions, and conducting vulnerability screenings to verify eligibility for support. The role involves supporting reintegration assistance, including confirming eligibility, validating reintegration plans, and processing payments. Developing integrated reintegration plans based on needs assessment, referring migrants to specialized services, and monitoring cases are key duties. The assistant will also update case information in MiMOSA, liaise with partners, and perform other necessary functions under supervision.
Work Experience
Required experience includes social work, case management, protection work, or assistance to vulnerable populations. Experience in livelihood project implementation or business support is a strong advantage. Prior work with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is also beneficial.
Skills
Fluency in French and English (oral and written) is required. A good understanding of social protection and/or migration issues, particularly migrants' rights and protection, is a strong advantage.