VACANCY: IOM the Netherlands is looking for a Project Assistant (AVRR Return of migrants with health concerns)

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Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

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Context: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, also in close coordination with relevant units at the Mission, the Project Assistant (Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration – AVRR- Voluntary Return of migrants with health concerns) is responsible for the return of vulnerable migrants and the coordination 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;
• Completed High School degree from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience; preferably in similar roles;

Experience

• experience working with migrants and national migration;
• experience in working with governments and civil society;
• experience with or affinity with medical profession;
• familiarity with donor procedures;
• experience with client-tracking systems;
• knowledge of MS Office preferably holding a driving license B

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

Required 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 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

• 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

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.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (IOM Personal History Form (PHF)and motivation letter) via e-mail, iomnlrecruitment@iom.int by (midnight) 22 December 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement, quoting SVN-NL10-2019-08 – Project Assistant (AVRR return of migrants with health concerns) in the subject line.

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts duly completed PHF signed and scanned.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reference:	SVN-NL10-2019-08
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:	22 december 2019

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