Project Associate (Reintegration)

Organizational Context and Scope 

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide. 

Under the general supervision of the Chief of mission and the direct supervision of AVRR Coordinator in the country office, Pakistan and overall supervision of National Movement Operations Manager, the Project Associate (Reintegration) is responsible for undertaking movements activities, with the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

1.            Provide assistance to returnees under various AVRR programs to explore and analyze various possibilities in optimum and practical utilization of the reintegration support.

2.            Negotiate with service providers providing services/ products to returnees to facilitate the reintegration process for returnees.

3.            Guide   the returnees for available vocational training, employment opportunities and housing.

4.            Provide support to returnee’s post counselling with filling up the required documentation from the project perspective. 

5.            Provide facilitation to returnees in drafting business plans and guiding them in setting up their businesses with information on how to obtain documents for a business, possible competitors, additional sources of funding and possible problems that they might encounter

6.            Facilitate the preparation of periodical reports concerning the activities of the reintegration of beneficiary groups.

7.            Follow-up on financial payments for the beneficiaries; ensuring prompt payment to the supplier of the training organization for the beneficiary

8.            Assist in the organization/conduction of monitoring/evaluation exercises and make physical visits at business sites of returnees

9.            Facilitate the organization of FGDs, teleconferences & monitoring advise sessions whenever requested

10.         Arrange business Management/ Enterprise Development Training liaison with the institute /participants to ensure proper training arrangements and following up to

11.         Verify  all necessary payments and reports are completed in due time and reported to the Coordinator per schedule.

12.         Provide arrival/reception assistance to returnees upon request from various IOM missions

13.         Conduct interviews with family tracing activities and AVR of unaccompanied minors through physical visits

14.         Follow-up that case management notes are updated in MiMOSA during the facilitation process for all AVRR cases.

15.         Any other duties as may be assigned by the organization.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma with five years of relevant experience, or 
• Bachelors or Equivalent or Higher Degree from an accredited academic institution with at least 3 year of relevant professional experience.

  EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior Movement Operations or transportation experience is a strong advantage.

    SKILLS:

    Strong computer skills - Word, Excel and Internet; experience with social services work and private sector engagement is a strong advantage.

    Languages: 

    IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

    REQUIRED

    • For this position, fluency in English and Urdu are required (oral and written).

      DESIRABLE

      • Working knowledge of any other official language(s)

        Competencies:

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

        VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.

        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

        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 actions and delegated work.

        Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes:

      • Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
    • This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  • This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.