Project Assistant (Assistance to Return of Migrants with Health Concerns) At International Organization for Migration

Position: Project Assistant (AVRR Return of migrants with health concerns)
Duty Station: IOM The Hague, the Netherlands
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G5
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST graded) (9 months on full-time basis, possibility of extension)
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 01-May-2022

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context:

IOM in The Netherlands has been the main implementer of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities since 1992. During the past decades, AVRR has evolved to cover the full range of IOM support: 1) pre-departure support including assistance tailored to the needs of migrants in situations of vulnerability, facilitating travel documentation; 2) travel assistance; and 3) post-arrival assistance and reintegration.

Three operational teams in The Netherlands and IOM colleagues in the countries of return, cooperate closely together to ensure safe and dignified voluntary return. In addition, IOM The Netherlands works with different partners, including medical professionals and airlines, following up on their expertise.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in the Netherlands and under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, also in close coordination with relevant units at the Mission, the Project Assistant (AVRR Project Coordination and Liaison Unit) is responsible for coordinating the return of migrants with health concerns and the subsequent of reintegration activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the voluntary return of migrants with health concerns pre-departure, during travel and post-arrival, including the provision of a grant for medical purposes;
2. Support the reintegration process in close cooperation with the project assistants in the field as well as receiving IOM missions worldwide;
3. Coordinate the delivery of reintegration, medical assistance post-arrival to vulnerable returnees with health concerns, in accordance with IOM policies and donor specifications and in close coordination with the receiving IOM mission;
4. Actively approach stakeholders involved with migrants with health concerns to improve cooperation and promote the work of IOM regarding assistance to migrants with health concerns;
5. Register relevant data concerning the progress of the work and collect relevant documents, in accordance with procedures, and report the results, developments and possible bottlenecks;
6. Contribute to the image of the IOM as an organisation that facilitates humane and well-organised repatriation;
7. Support timely implementation and achievement of project activities. Participate in evaluations of project effectiveness, impact, and sustainability;
8. Monitor the proper administration and use of project resources, in coordination with the project coordinator;
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in, Political Sciences, Law, International relations, Social Studies or any other related field, with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in similar roles;
  or
• Completed High School degree from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience; preferably in similar roles;

Experience and Skills

• experience working with migrants and national migration;
• experience in working with governments and civil society;
• affinity with the health sector;
• familiarity with donor procedures;
• experience with client-tracking systems;
• knowledge of MS Office preferably holding a driving license B;
• stress resilience;
• high level of accuracy, attention to detail;
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills;
• Solid team player and solution-oriented attitude

Languages

Fluency in English, fluency in Dutch is required and other language(s) relevant to the position – spoken by the AVRR target group is advantageous.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

This post is subject to local recruitment, only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for The Netherlands will be eligible for consideration.

At the time of recruitment, all candidates must disclose any known relative or spouse who works for IOM. Candidates may also be required to provide documentary evidence of academic degree(s), professional licenses, and proof of no criminal records as relevant to the requirements of the position advertised.

Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM on or after 15 November 2021. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.