Description
We are seeking a Program Associate (Reintegration) G5 to support the smooth implementation of IOM reintegration assistance activities in Ethiopia.
The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (Return and Reintegration) and direct supervision of the National Officer (Reintegration).
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual meetings with eligible returnees to identify their needs and capacities and support returnees to develop an integrated reintegration plan.
- Participate in remote pre-departure sessions to inform migrants of the assistance available and the reception and reintegration processes.
- Coordinate with sending missions the provision of reintegration assistance to returnees.
- Refer migrants to relevant specialized services and conduct regular case follow-up and monitoring.
- Maintain case files of individual beneficiaries and ensure mission-specific tracking tools are up to date.
- Prepare and undertake field missions related to reintegration activities.
- Support administrative coordination of implementation, involving liaison with the procurement and finance units.
- Coordinate with government and non-government counterparts at zonal and woreda levels to facilitate field missions and beneficiaries' access to available services.
- Identify shortfalls in delivery in a timely manner and bring them to the attention of the supervisor and sending missions.
- Participate in the selection process for Implementing Partners (IP).
- Support with the organization and implementation of internal and external capacity development activities.
- Support with the preparation of reports on reintegration activities and contribute to the development of new project proposals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, management, social work, international relations, political science, humanitarian affairs, economic development, business or public administration, international studies.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Experience in working closely with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with government counterparts, local non-governmental partners, international organizations and private sector entities.
- Experience in return and reintegration, possibly in the framework of AVRR schemes, or experience in other relevant fields such as livelihood or protection programming.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Fluency in English and Amharic required.