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JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Project Associate (Reintegration)/G5 -  International Organization for Migration (IOM), Cameroon

SVN 2026/23/ Project Associate (Reintegration)/G5 - YAOUNDE
Yaounde, Cameroon
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Job Info
Job Identification
20895

Apply Before
05/19/2026, 01:00 PM
Contract Type
Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration
06 months
Org Type
Country Office
Vacancy Type
Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type
General Service
Grade
G-5
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?
No
Job Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) implements Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programs to provide human, logistical, and administrative assistance to migrants wishing to voluntarily return to their country of origin and reintegrate sustainably. In this context, an AVRR assistant, grade G5, is recruited to support the implementation and monitoring of activities.

 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the National Reintegration Officer in Cameroon and the direct supervision of the Senior Reintegration Associate, the Project Associate (Reintegration) will provide technical, administrative and operational support for the proper execution of AVRR programs, in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities
Welcome, inform, and guide beneficiaries on return and reintegration assistance options.

Contribute to the effective implementation of AVRR activities, from voluntary return to reintegration, and to the  close monitoring of beneficiaries and administrative case management.

Create and monitor individual beneficiary files (updating databases, collecting and verifying documents).

Follow up on logistics and finance files to collect proof of funding for reintegration projects implemented for AVRR migrants.

. 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.

Collect IOM service fees.

 Support the efficient and effective handling of all cases until satisfactory completion of activities.

Support the effective and sustainable reintegration of returned Guinean migrants through personalized support and local monitoring.

Keep abreast of internal and external developments in the field of AVRR and share assessment of potential impact on IOM support to migrants with the Head of Unit.

Assist in delivering information sessions on AVRR to stakeholders likely to be in touch with potential beneficiaries.

Undertake field visits to project sites, as required. Ensure compliance with the principles of confidentiality, dignity and non-discrimination;

Collect and centralize the information needed to write activity reports;

Support the organization of workshops, awareness-raising sessions, and training for beneficiaries and partners;

Assist in assessing the needs of beneficiaries, identifying specific vulnerabilities and proposing appropriate solutions. Collaborate with the project team and partners to quickly resolve any issues encountered by beneficiaries.

Ensure the confidentiality and protection of beneficiary data in accordance with IOM standards.

Perform any other tasks related to the position and as requested by management.

 

 

Qualifications
EDUCATION

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 three years of relevant professional experience or 

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience. 

 

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the field of migration and/or protection 

Prior experience in working with mixed migrant population on protection and direct assistance. 

Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, government and authorities, humanitarian actors (UN agencies and NGOs). 

Computer literacy and skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft applications. 

Reliable, efficient, high level of professionalism, organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. 

Good analytical skills, strong eye for detail and accuracy.

Experience in Agriculture or Livelihoods ; Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MEEC) ; Gender is an asset.

 

SKILLS

Experience in case management, Counter Trafficking and AVRR, or other protection programming (required).

Experience in delivering AVRR trainings to internal and external audiences (required).

Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties (required).

Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills (required).

Flexibility in working overtime when needed (required).

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) (required).

Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions(required)

 

Languages

 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). 

 

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of a local language is an advantage


 

[1] As per IN/233, staff members in a position in the Professional and GS categories are expected to be fluent in one of the Organization’s official languages, which are English, French and Spanish. At least a working knowledge of another official language is highly desirable and may be specified as mandatory in some cases. For positions in the GS category, proficiency in one of the local language(s) may also be required, as specified in the VN/SVN.

 

HOW TO APPLY ? 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs 

Apply Before 05/19/2026, 01:00 PM