Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
ย Context The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1951, which holds a leading position in the field of migration. With 157 Member States and an additional 10 observer States, as well as offices in over 100 countries, it closely collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to manage migration in an orderly manner and under conditions that preserve human dignity. Its goals include promoting international cooperation on migration, facilitating practical solutions to migration issues, and providing humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced persons. IOM has been present in Morocco since 2001 and established a mission in Rabat in 2007.ย
Implemented for four decades by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Program provides humanitarian, administrative, logistical, and financial assistance to vulnerable and distressed migrants who choose to voluntarily return to their countries of origin. In Morocco, the AVRR Program has enabled thousands of distressed migrants to return to their home countries since 2005, when they are unable to do so on their own. The program also supports several hundred Moroccans in their process of sustainable reintegration upon return ย
The Reintegration Associate (case management) will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistantโ Reintegration of Moroccan Returnees and the overall supervision of the AVRR Program Officer.
He/she will be responsible for:
1 . Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities. In particular, interview vulnerable migrants who seek IOM assistance for voluntary return or reintegration and conduct fields visits and/or family assessments.
Provide personalized support and implementation of reintegration projects, in coordination with the Senior Project assistant.
2. ย Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics, and record the gathered data into IOM internal databases.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
4 . Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc., including in particular liaison with the financial and procurement team to facilitate the purchase of the kits for the beneficiariesโ reintegration assistance.
5 . Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
6. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation, in particular communication tools aiming at promoting reintegration program activities
7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions with stakeholders engaged in providing reintegration assistance.
8. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9 . Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
- School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or
- Bachelorโs degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and, Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Experience in the case management of vulnerable cases
- Thorough knowledge of the Moroccan institutional system, the United Nations, and associative work in Morocco. Skills ย Position specific skills, for example:ย
โข In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,ย
โข Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.ย
โข Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.ย
โข Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools.ย
โข Ability to work in a multicultural environment.ย
โข Team spirit and the ability to work independently.ย
โข Be prepared to work flexible hours. ย Languages- Required : Fluency in Arabic and French (oral and written).
- Desired : Working knowledge of English. IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.