Reintegration Assistant (AVRR) At International Organization for Migration

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, the coordination of the Head of the Migration Management Unit (MMU) and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator/Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in carrying out all the tasks related to the reintegration of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) returnees from Italy, in full compliance with the AMIF rules within the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) project RI.VOL.A.RE. in RE.TE.”

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support, in close cooperation with the Project Coordinator/Manager and the AVRR team, the Italian referral network in providing general orientation/reintegration counselling to potential returnees;
• Assist the Project Coordinator/Manager in the drafting of the returnees’ reintegration plans and the various options available in the Countries of Origin (CoO) in order to foster the returnees’ sustainable reinsertion;
• Keep close contacts with the IOM Missions in the CoO for monitoring the smooth implementation of the reintegration plans and the overall returnees’ reinsertion process, including the purchase and delivery of the equipment and services envisaged in the plan;
• Monitor IOM Missions’ reintegration disbursements in close coordination with the Project Coordinator/Manager and the Admin/Financial Unit and collect invoices, receipts and all supporting financial documents for donor’s reporting purposes and auditing sessions;
• Assist the Project Coordinator/Manager in collecting IOM Missions’ data on the reintegration in order to feed it into narrative reports related to the project’s reintegration strategy and outcomes/impact, according to the project’s indicators;
• Organize, in close cooperation with the IOM Missions in the CoO, online meetings and virtual counselling to provide potential returnees with all information and clarification they need to deepen their options and take a more informed decision on their reinsertion process;
• Draft, in close cooperation with the IOM Missions in the CoO, country fact sheets on the main origin countries with the aim of providing migrants with guidelines on socioeconomic and employment prospects to facilitate their reintegration;
• Support the Project Coordinator/Manager in maintaining and promoting good working relations with embassies and consulates to collect information and promote cooperation with a view to facilitate the issuance of travel and/or visas;
• Support the Project Coordinator/Manager in the organization of the reintegration data collection and analysis system and regularly compile analysis and statistical reports;
• Assist in delivering training/information sessions on AVRR to stakeholders likely to be in touch with potential beneficiaries, if needed;
• Assist in preparing all relevant materials and training tools and support in the development of outreach info-material, in the elaboration of the success returnees’ stories, project factsheets and bulletins;
• Prepare all relevant documentation related to the project (payment/reimbursement/travel) and regularly report to the Project Coordinator/Manager on the activities performed by the Roving Teams in the assigned duty stations;
• Travel on duty as may be required;
• Perform other tasks related to the execution of the project, as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• High school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience, or
• University degree in International Relations, Law, Social, Political or Economic Sciences, Social Work, Migration or Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;

Experience

• ​​At least 2 years of experience providing direct assistance to migrants and/or other vulnerable groups;
• Experience working with or in developing countries;
• Experience working in a multicultural team;
• Experience in organizing events (offline and online).

Skills

• ​Strong organizational, communication and time management skills;
• Familiarity with administrative procedures;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;
• Strong drafting, writing and reporting skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Languages

• Fluency in Italia​n​ and English is required (oral and written);
• Working knowledge of French is considered an asset.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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.

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

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

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

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. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Italy will be eligible for consideration.