Project Assistant

VACANCY NOTICE

Position Title**:Project Assistant (AVRR Counselling)**

Duty Station**:Various locations in Rhineland-Palatine (Koblenz, Hermeskeil, Trier)**

Reference Code**:VN-DE1-2024-09**

Classification**:General Service Staff, G4**

Type of Appointment**:One Year Fixed-Term Contract - (40hrs/week) with possibility of extension**

Estimated Start Date**:As soon as possible**

Closing Date**:22 April 2024**

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

**Context**:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant (AVRR) and in close coordination with the Project Assistants the incumbent will be responsible for providing counselling services for migrants in different locations in Berlin or Rhineland-Palatine, Germany, with a particular focus on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR).

**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:

- Assist in planning, organizing and delivering the AVRR counselling service to migrants in several locations in Rhineland-Palatine (e.g. asylum reception centers)
- Visit and counsel migrants in appointed areas in relation to AVRR and what it entails for migrants throughout the process;
- In coordination with the Programme Assistant, provides information and counselling on relief offers, governmental support and/or private services to potential returnees;
- Provides up-to-date, objective and reliable information on AVRR support available and, if possible, the situation in countries of return, and by doing so, assists in migrant’s informed decisions on return or other available options, as required, initializes support concerning return and reintegration;
- Refers the migrants for further counselling pertaining to vulnerabilities identified and regarding asylum and legal possibilities to stay, if applicable
- Maintain records of all activities and contacts with applicants as well as individual inquiries and report these records periodically in a timely manner;
- Support the Programme Assistant in annual project reporting and monitoring to the donor as well as in sharing of information with other IOM Missions or counterparts;
- Supports the Programme Assistant with design materials for outreach and visibility of the availability of return-counselling in the reception centers.
- Exchanges experience and collaborates with other players in the sector of migration counselling in Germany;
- Supports the organization and preparations of regular meetings and joint thematic events targeting other migration actors in different locations in Germany;
- Assists the Programme Assistant in the development and implementation of a strategy to inform the target group about possibilities of the voluntary return through the existing programs in Rhineland-Palatine;
- Acts as a replacement of team members when and if necessary;
- Performs any such other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or CoM.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**

**Education**

University degree in Social Work, Social Science, Social pedagogics or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with up to two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;
or

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience in the field of migration.

**Experience**
- Counselling in a social context (preferably migration);
- Experiences of working with vulnerable groups an advantage;
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge on migration with a focus on implementing and processing AVRR activities in Germany is an asset;
- Previous work experience with national, regional or international public bodies and knowledge about the AVRR landscape in Germany would be an advantage.

**Skills**
- Driver’s license and willingness to travel is required.

**Languages**

Fluency in English & German required. Knowledge of another official IOM language (French, Spanish) is an advantage as well as knowledge of Russian, Urdu or Arabic**.**

**Required Competencies**

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 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 st