Project Assistant (Assisted Returns)-G4-Douala
Project Assistant (Assisted Returns)-G4-Douala
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Employee type
Travail à Temps Plein , Contrat à Durée Déterminée (CDD)Position
Professionnel expérimenté
Offer Salary
Compétitif
For Freelance
Non
Application deadline
oct. 24, 2026
Job Description
Within this framework, and in view of the complementary implementation of the MPRR SSA programme and the RRR project, IOM Cameroon seeks to strengthen its AVRR unit through the recruitment of a Project Assistant (Assisted Returns). The incumbent will ensure the provision of airport assistance to returning migrants, including pre-embarkation activities, as well as support the effective coordination
Apply Before
10/24/2026, 12:55 AM
Contract Type
Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration
6 months
Org Type
Country Office
Vacancy Type
Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type
General Service
Grade
G-4
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Associate (Assisted returns) and general supervision of the National Reintegration Officer in Cameroon, the project Assistant (Assisted Returns) will carry out the following tasks:
- In coordination with sending missions and relevant partners, conduct pre-departure family tracing and assessment activities, and provide all information necessary to support migrants’ informed decision and sending missions’ assessment of the return feasibility.
- When requested, participate in remote pre-departure counselling sessions to inform migrants of the assistance available in Cameroon and the reception and reintegration processes.
- Support the coordination with sending missions, relevant IOM units and relevant partners, prepare and provide reception and post arrival assistance activities to returning migrants.
- Assist to organise individual or group counselling sessions with migrants in transit and returnees to inform them of the assistance available.
- Conduct vulnerability screening and assessment and verify eligibility for assistance under available funding in coordination with PXD unit at RO Dakar and other relevant units in line with IOM internal guidelines.
- In coordination with sending missions support the provision of reintegration assistance to returnees, including the confirmation of eligibility and level of assistance, validation of reintegration plans, and validation of payment of service fees.
- Support individual counselling sessions with eligible returnees to assess their needs and capacities and develop an integrated reintegration plan considering the migrants’ economic, social, and psychosocial needs.
- Based on the outcome of the vulnerability assessment, refer migrants to specialized services and facilitate access to protection services as needed, conducting regular case follow-up and monitoring.
- Support the provision of assistance with relevant support units, following programmatic, administrative, and financial guidance and procedures.
- Systematically update case information and supporting documents in IOM’s Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA).
- Support the liaisons with relevant government and non-government partners for the implementation of activities.
- Perform any other functions that may be considered necessary.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, International Studies, Law, Political or Social sciences, Development Studies, Education, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant experience; or,
High Scholl degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Experience in social work, case management, protection work or assistance to populations in situations of vulnerability is required.
Experience working on livelihood project implementation, business support or similar fields is a strong advantage.
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Skills
Good understanding of social protection and/ or migration issues, in particular migrants’ rights and migrants’ protection is a strong advantage.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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Job Overview
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Location
Douala, Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Compétitif
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Qualification
Professionnel expérimenté
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Functional Area
Product Management
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Degree Level
Licence
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Industry
Organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) , Administration -
Date Posted
il y a 1 semaine
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Apply Before
oct. 24, 2026
