Job Description
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. 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.
Under the guidance of the Head of Programme, the overall supervision of the Protection Officer, and the direct supervision of the AVRR Programme Officer and in collaboration with relevant teams and Resources Management affiliates in the Protection unit; the National Reintegration Officer will be responsible and accountable for the coordination and implementation of Reintegration activities in the area of migrants protection in Morocco through the framework of AVRR, notably the European-Union (EU) funded Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration (MPRR) programme
Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s 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; or,
Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
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.
